Cresthill Middle School vs Fox Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cresthill Middle School
Highlands Ranch · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students
Fox Creek Elementary School
Highlands Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students
| Measure | Cresthill Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Fox Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 262 | #145 of 993 |
| National rank | #3859 of 15,369 | #12267 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 558 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 67.6).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 26%).
- •Fox Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Cresthill Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 436.
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 Cresthill Middle School better than Fox Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Creek Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 67.6 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 Cresthill Middle School and Fox Creek Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthill Middle School: 558. Fox Creek Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthill Middle School and Fox Creek Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Cresthill Middle School is 33rd of 262 and Fox Creek Elementary School is 145th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).