Crest Academy vs Simla Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 178 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
Simla Junior High School
Simla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
63 students
| Measure | Crest Academy Salida, Colorado | Simla Junior High School Simla, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 262 | #31 of 262 |
| National rank | #1406 of 15,369 | #3845 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 60 | 63 |
| Enrollment | 60 | 63 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 52% |
| city | Salida | Simla |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 67.7).
- •Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 72%).
- •Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 54%).
- •Simla Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.0).
- •Simla Junior High School is the larger school with 63 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 Simla Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Crest Academy ranks higher (80.5 vs 67.7 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 Simla Junior High School?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Salida and Simla in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crest Academy: 60. Simla Junior High School: 63. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crest Academy and Simla Junior High School rank in Colorado?
Crest Academy is 6th of 262 and Simla Junior High School is 31st of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).