Serving 46 students in grades 5-8, Crest Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crest Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crest Academy's student population of 46 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
46 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crest Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crest Academy is 0.27, 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
#31 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
85%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crest Academy's ranking?
Crest Academy is ranked #31 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Crest Academy?
46 students attend Crest Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Crest Academy students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crest Academy?
Crest Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crest Academy offer ?
Crest Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Crest Academy part of?
Crest Academy is part of Salida School District No. R-32.
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