ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL
ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools school district, located in THORNTON, CO with about 1,350 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 68 teachers, ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Thornton, Colorado, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence while preparing students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Rocky Top emphasizes both core academic subjects and the development of essential life skills, aiming to cultivate a community of learners who are critical thinkers and responsible citizens.
Beyond the classroom, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students’ interests and promote personal growth. Whether through athletics, clubs, or arts programs, ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL strives to create a vibrant campus culture that values student participation and school spirit. By maintaining strong lines of communication between faculty, students, and parents, the school works to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed during their middle school years.
For more information, contact ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL at (720) 972-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
THORNTON, CO 80602-7730
(720) 972-2200
http://rockytop.adams12.org
ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in THORNTON, CO with about 1,350 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,350
- Teachers:
- 68.85
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,350 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROCKY TOP MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.7%
- Asian
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.