Rocky Top Middle School

rockytop.adams12.org

1,001 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,001

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Top Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	592
Hispanic	260
Black	13
Asian	73
Two or More	55
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
592 (59.1 %)
Hispanic
260 (26.0 %)
Asian
73 (7.3 %)
Two or More
55 (5.5 %)
Black
13 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Phone:	(720)972-2200
Website:	http://rockytop.adams12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,001
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 338

Grade 7 341

Grade 8 322