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Rocky Mountain Classical Academy

Q: Is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy a good school?

Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks 525 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

525^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Rocky Mountain Classical Academy (RMCA) is a large K-8 school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving 1,162 students as part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49. The school's statewide rank has slipped over the past decade, falling from the 61st percentile in 2015-2016 to the 44th percentile with 2 stars in 2025-2026. Its free/reduced lunch rate of 20.65% means the school serves a relatively economically advantaged population compared with nearby elementary schools.

The biggest red flag for parents is math. RMCA's overall math proficiency is just 24%, compared with 35.9% for District 49 and 37.3% statewide. The problem is especially severe in middle school, where only 15.8% of 6th graders and 14.1% of 7th graders are proficient in math. Nearby schools with much higher poverty rates post far stronger results: Ridgeview Elementary School reaches 58.1% math proficiency and Remington Elementary School reaches 55.1%, despite serving more than twice the share of low-income students.

Chronic absenteeism is another concern, affecting 32.6% of RMCA students, well above the state average of 28.4% and higher than schools like Springs Ranch Elementary School (20.0%) and Remington (22.6%). There are bright spots: 8th grade ELA proficiency is 52.9%, more than 10 points above state and district averages, and Hispanic students rank in the 69th percentile compared with peer schools statewide. However, gifted/talented students rank at the 9th percentile, and low-income student outcomes have dropped sharply since 2023-2024. Overall, RMCA is not yet converting its demographic advantages into competitive results, and middle school math deserves urgent attention.

1,162

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,002

Per pupil spending ?

20.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

89.9%

Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 10.1% (MMR)

4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922

(719) 622-8000

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Two or more races:

10.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Colorado average (0% vs 82%)

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 28% Colorado)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg40%

Colorado avg40%

Elementary school

525^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From top 39% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

257^th of 476

Colorado public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 17Elementary Schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49

33^rd of 114El Paso County Colorado School District 49 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	38.9	525 of 946	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.8	508 of 950	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.5	429 of 943	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.4	407 of 933	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	418 of 921	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.5	413 of 710	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.4	581 of 965	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.8	585 of 917	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.9	467 of 929	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	56.8	355 of 914	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.2	415 of 938	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.2	305 of 962	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.7	285 of 954	70.1%	★★★★☆
2012	60.1	385 of 935	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.5	369 of 935	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.8	408 of 925	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.5	316 of 872	63.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	31.6	459 of 695	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.2	475 of 694	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.8	398 of 684	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.4	340 of 642	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.2	292 of 595	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	31.8	285 of 351	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.7	463 of 758	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.0	467 of 690	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	23.9	109 of 120	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	37.5	97 of 119	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	57.3	76 of 251	69.7%	★★★★☆
2025	52.3	104 of 247	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	57 of 242	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	29 of 197	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	70.4	27 of 153	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	53.1	101 of 270	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.7	22 of 172	87.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	32.7	233 of 322	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.6	201 of 337	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.6	104 of 365	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	59.4	83 of 265	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	62 of 203	69.5%	★★★★☆
2021	75.8	12 of 75	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	61.0	102 of 332	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	163 of 308	47.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	34.3	438 of 697	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.4	389 of 700	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.6	353 of 683	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	353 of 649	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.3	365 of 594	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	254 of 352	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.2	546 of 764	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.1	535 of 693	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	18.4	481 of 547	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.5	453 of 551	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.6	402 of 539	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.8	404 of 525	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	29.6	354 of 454	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.3	251 of 288	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.1	522 of 596	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	13.8	313 of 337	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	257 of 476	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.8	243 of 469	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.7	231 of 485	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.1	256 of 480	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.3	172 of 448	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.0	227 of 369	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.6	249 of 458	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	276 of 418	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	52.7	171 of 424	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.0	124 of 400	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.3	201 of 436	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.1	138 of 461	70.1%	★★★★☆
2013	60.1	179 of 454	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.3	153 of 425	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.1	140 of 422	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.4	191 of 409	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.5	183 of 377	51.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	36.4	212 of 368	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.4	211 of 347	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	185 of 350	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.2	214 of 363	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.6	147 of 326	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.4	156 of 254	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.9	164 of 352	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.2	230 of 315	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	88 of 208	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	104 of 218	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.5	59 of 220	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	54 of 165	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	47.3	102 of 231	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.8	171 of 241	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	54.5	89 of 244	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.5	100 of 241	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.4	68 of 240	71.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	167 of 372	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.5	200 of 352	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.2	177 of 357	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.3	189 of 356	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.0	139 of 328	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.7	194 of 249	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.4	230 of 343	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	29.0	217 of 317	31.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	18.9	234 of 278	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.2	203 of 275	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.9	197 of 273	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.9	205 of 286	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.3	133 of 265	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.2	228 of 283	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.2	183 of 199	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2011	49.6	186 of 337	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.8	172 of 327	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	88.0	29 of 310	90.6%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Hispanic (2026)70th percentile+25 vs school

Male (2026)37th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2026)34th percentile-11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)28th percentile-17 vs school

White (2026)12th percentile-32 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)9th percentile-35 vs school

Middle school

Hispanic (2026)58th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)56th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2026)55th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2026)42nd percentile-4 vs school

White (2026)16th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts45%~ state avg

Science35%~ state avg

Math24%-13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, February 11, 2020

This publicly funded school discriminates against gender and didn't allow the kindergarten boy to wear earrings when the girls can wear earrings. Lots of bullying. My child was bullied every year there and the staff members never seem to be around when it happens. Additionally, my child was punished for defending themselves against a bully that covered my child's mouth when my child was calling out for any staff/adult for help. Admin staff have extremely poor customer service skill when interacting with parents. Teachers are hit or miss on their teaching abilities. Other parents warned me about this school and I regretfully did not listen. I would rate them lower than a one-star, but that's the lowest option I could rate this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, February 16, 2019

This school only looks good from the outside. The leadership is corrupt and immoral, and the students are suffering the consequences. Bullying is accepted, grades are going down and teachers are demoralized. It was a huge mistake to choose this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

The teachers and parents at this school work as a team to educate children. The atmosphere of the school is one of joy and passion about learning. My daughter is sad that summer is coming and there won't be school until August. If you want your children to love learning, and want to be involved in your child's education this is the place to be. I have had children attending RMCA for 4 years. I have a child in the middle school and elementary campus. Both are highly recommended for academics, community service activities, small class sizes, and quality of the character and background education of the teachers. If you want your child to attend a great school this is it!!! Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, January 3, 2010

i have attended this school for 3 years now. I am now in the 9th grade and i want change. The bummer thing about this school is no dances or bonfires or pep rallys like other high schools. we don't get to have the same experiences as other schools Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)							CMAS Math (2026)							CMAS Science (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners fully immunized against measles (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4620 Antelope Ridge	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 622-8000	1,162	62	18.6	20.7%	666 (57.3%)	41 (3.5%)	307 (26.4%)	15 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (0.9%)	120 (10.3%)	38.9	525^th of 946 public elementary schools	44.5%		42.8	508^th of 950 public elementary schools	46.5%	17	36.8	41.1	55.2	43.9	39.4	52.9	44.7	28.2	21.8	35.2	15.8	14.1	26.7	24.0	36.0	32.6	89.9%	10.1%	$14,002
Springs Ranch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4350 Centerville Drive	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 494-8600	548	35	15.6	38.5%	234 (42.7%)	54 (9.9%)	153 (27.9%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (16.6%)	64.5	311^th of 946 public elementary schools	67.1%		65.1	317^th of 950 public elementary schools	66.6%	6	57.5	52.0	54.1				54.3	57.5	37.8	44.7				45.7	48.2		95.5%	4.5%	$17,017
Stetson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4910 Jedediah Smith Road	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-5252	531	35	15.1	39.9%	251 (47.3%)	30 (5.6%)	177 (33.3%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (10.4%)	64.4	312^th of 946 public elementary schools	67.0%		59.8	361^st of 950 public elementary schools	62.0%	49	45.7	57.6	58.5				53.3	46.3	48.5	52.3				48.8	39.1		94.1%	5.9%	$16,322
Odyssey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6275 Bridlespur Ave	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 494-8622	378	27	14.2	62.2%	150 (39.7%)	30 (7.9%)	127 (33.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (17.5%)	38.3	535^th of 946 public elementary schools	43.4%		35.5	568^th of 950 public elementary schools	40.2%	33	26.9	54.7	39.7				40.5	38.5	45.3	27.6				36.8	19.0		93.8%	4.6%	$17,528
Allies	Public	2-5	6275 Bridlespur Avenue	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 495-1100	124	14	8.8	36.3%	77 (62.1%)	6 (4.8%)	22 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.7%)	6.5	931^st of 946 public elementary schools	1.6%					(n/a)	9.4	12.5	21.4				15.1	713.0	713.0	715.0				5.7	727.0				$22,903
Remington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Pony Tracks Drive	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 495-5266	534	32	16.5	44.4%	242 (45.3%)	29 (5.4%)	182 (34.1%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (13.3%)	67.2	291^st of 946 public elementary schools	69.2%		58.7	374^th of 950 public elementary schools	60.6%	83	59.7	46.9	55.7				54.0	58.4	52.6	54.4				55.1	33.3		87.8%	10.8%	$15,919
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6753 Shimmering Creek Place	Colorado Springs	80922	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	No	No	No	No	(719) 494-8700	626	33	19.0	44.6%	303 (48.4%)	41 (6.5%)	167 (26.7%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	101 (16.1%)	72.3	240^th of 946 public elementary schools	74.6%		72.1	255^th of 950 public elementary schools	73.2%	15	51.8	52.1	65.9				56.3	53.6	53.3	68.3				58.1	39.5		89.1%	6.4%	$14,383
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6464 Peterson Road	Colorado Springs	80923	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 428-4940	538	34	15.6	28.8%	258 (48.0%)	40 (7.4%)	141 (26.2%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	82 (15.2%)	34.4	580^th of 946 public elementary schools	38.7%		40.6	522^nd of 950 public elementary schools	45.1%	58	31.6	33.3	735.0	40.7	40.0		36.0	35.1	21.2	40.0	25.9	726.0		30.4	33.3		80%	7.3%	$12,155
Rudy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5370 Cracker Barrel Circle	Colorado Springs	80917	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-7600	385	26	14.7	53.8%	176 (45.7%)	18 (4.7%)	129 (33.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	54 (14.0%)	48.5	444^th of 946 public elementary schools	53.1%		63.9	327^th of 950 public elementary schools	65.6%	117	37.5	40.9	55.8				43.7	34.7	53.8	40.4				42.9	28.8		86.5%	0%	$21,066
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive	Public, Charter	K-5	2525 Canada Drive	Colorado Springs	80916	El Paso County	El Paso County Colorado School District 49	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 238-6926	132	8	16.5	31.1%	74 (56.1%)	10 (7.6%)	32 (24.2%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (9.8%)								(n/a)	733.0	70.0					50.0	722.0	726.0					11.8			84.6%	7.7%	$16,348

Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain Classical Academy

What is the racial makeup of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?

Students at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy are 57% White, 26% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy in?

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

Is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy a good school?

Rocky Mountain Classical Academy ranks 525^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,162 students attended Rocky Mountain Classical Academy.

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