Cresthill Middle School
Tel:
(303)387-2800
- Cresthill Middle School serves 897 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Cresthill Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Cresthill Middle School's student population of 897 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 897 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cresthill Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cresthill Middle School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #308 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 72% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglas County No. Re 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cresthill Middle School is Eagle Academy (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Platte River Charter Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fox Creek Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Littleton Eagle Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 134 students
0.2 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-2700 0.2 9-12 134 - Littleton Highlands Ranch High School Grades: 9-12 | 1698 students
0.2 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-2500 0.2 9-12 1698 - Littleton Highlands Ranch High School Pre-k Grades: PK | 27 students
0.5 miles
9375 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-0806 0.5 PK 27 - Littleton Fox Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 568 students
0.8 miles
6585 Collegiate Drive
Littleton, CO 80130
(303)387-7000 0.8 PK-6 568 - Littleton Platte River Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 610 students
0.8 miles
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303)221-1070 0.8 K-8 610
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