Crest Academy vs Salida Montessori Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.7 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
Salida Montessori Charter School
Salida · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students
| Measure | Crest Academy Salida, Colorado | Salida Montessori Charter School Salida, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 262 | #546 of 993 |
| National rank | #1406 of 15,369 | #31614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 60 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 24.5% |
| city | Salida | Salida |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 40.5).
- •Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 54.5%).
- •Salida Montessori Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Salida Montessori Charter School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 60.
- •Crest Academy is a public school while Salida Montessori Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Montessori Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 40.5 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 Montessori Charter School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Salida and Salida in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Academy: 60. Salida Montessori Charter School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Academy and Salida Montessori Charter School rank in Colorado?
Crest Academy is 6th of 262 and Salida Montessori Charter School is 546th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).