Cresthill Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80130 · Douglas County School District No. Re 1
#33 of 262 middle schools in Colorado
#3859 of 15,369 nationally
About Cresthill Middle School
Cresthill Middle School is a public middle located in Highlands Ranch, in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 558 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 67.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 33rd of 262 ranked middle schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 558.
There are 26 schools in Highlands Ranch; Cresthill Middle School ranks 19th of 24 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)58%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Cresthill Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cresthill Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highlands Ranch High School
Highlands Ranch · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,323 students · 468 m away
Platte River Charter Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
475 students · 1.0 km away
Fox Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students · 1.6 km away
Cougar Run Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students · 1.7 km away
Redstone Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
398 students · 1.9 km away
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students · 1.9 km away
Arrowwood Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students · 2.4 km away
Eagle Ridge Elementary School
Lone Tree · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
571 students · 2.6 km away
Heritage Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
377 students · 2.6 km away
Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
Littleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
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558 students
Orchard Mesa Middle School
Grand Junction · Public middle · Grades 6–8
560 students
Pueblo Academy of Arts
Pueblo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
562 students
Lincoln Middle School
Fort Collins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
Brentwood Middle School
Greeley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students
Rifle Middle School
Rifle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
552 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Cresthill Middle School a good school?
Cresthill Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 67.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #33 of 262 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Cresthill Middle School rank in Colorado?
Cresthill Middle School ranks #33 of 262 middle schools in Colorado and #3859 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cresthill Middle School?
Cresthill Middle School had 558 students in 2025.
Is Cresthill Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Cresthill Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cresthill Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cresthill Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.