Serving 738 students in grades 7-8, Cresthill Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cresthill Middle School's student population of 738 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
738 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cresthill Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresthill Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
18%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cresthill Middle School's ranking?
Cresthill Middle School is ranked #470 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cresthill Middle School often compared to?
Cresthill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Ridge Middle School, Ranch View Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Cresthill Middle School?
738 students attend Cresthill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cresthill Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cresthill Middle School?
Cresthill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cresthill Middle School offer ?
Cresthill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Cresthill Middle School part of?
Cresthill Middle School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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