Rocky Mountain Prep Noel

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

Charter School 287 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Strive Prep – Montbello is a public charter middle school located in the Montbello neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. As part of the Strive Prep network (now integrated into the Denver Public Schools system), the school is designed to provide a college-preparatory education to students in underserved communities. Its academic model is characterized by a rigorous curriculum, a structured classroom environment, and a strong emphasis on achieving high proficiency in core subjects like mathematics and literacy to ensure students are prepared for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school places a significant focus on student culture and social-emotional development, often utilizing small-group instruction and data-driven teaching methods to address the specific needs of each learner. By fostering a high-expectations environment, Strive Prep – Montbello aims to close the achievement gap and promote equitable educational outcomes for its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of family engagement and community partnerships in supporting student success.

287

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rocky Mountain Prep Noel
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	208
Black	42
Asian	5
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
208 (72.5%)
Black
42 (14.6%)
Pacific Islander
14 (4.9%)
White
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
9 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(303)999-3825
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 114

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 83