Crest Academy vs Salida Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crest Academy
Salida · Public middle · Grades 5–8
60 students
Salida Middle School
Salida · Public middle · Grades 5–8
327 students
| Measure | Crest Academy Salida, Colorado | Salida Middle School Salida, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 262 | #46 of 262 |
| National rank | #1406 of 15,369 | #4364 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 60 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 47% |
| city | Salida | Salida |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 65.1).
- •Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 60%).
- •Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 46.5%).
- •Salida Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Salida Middle School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 60.
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 Salida Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 65.1 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 Salida Middle School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Salida and Salida in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Academy: 60. Salida Middle School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Academy and Salida Middle School rank in Colorado?
Crest Academy is 6th of 262 and Salida Middle School is 46th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).