Serving 558 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 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cresthill Middle School serves the northern part of Littleton, CO, covering an area of approximately 22.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cresthill Middle School's student population of 558 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cresthill Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresthill Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #358 out of 1,748 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cresthill Middle School?
558 students attend Cresthill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cresthill Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cresthill Middle School?
Cresthill Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cresthill Middle School offer ?
Cresthill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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