Crest Academy vs Fowler Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Academy
Salida · Public middle · Grades 5–8
60 students
Fowler Junior High School
Fowler · Public middle · Grades 7–8
58 students
| Measure | Crest Academy Salida, Colorado | Fowler Junior High School Fowler, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #1406 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 60 | 58 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 58 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Salida | Fowler |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 31.1).
- •Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 60.3%).
- •Fowler Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Crest Academy is the larger school with 60 students compared with 58.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crest Academy better than Fowler Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crest Academy and Fowler Junior High School?
About 176 km in a straight line, between Salida and Fowler in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Academy: 60. Fowler Junior High School: 58. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Academy and Fowler Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Crest Academy is 6th of 262 and Fowler Junior High School is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).