Cresthill Middle School vs Platte River Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.0 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
Platte River Charter Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
475 students
| Measure | Cresthill Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Platte River Charter Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 262 | #14 of 993 |
| National rank | #3859 of 15,369 | #3145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 558 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Platte River Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 67.6).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 26%).
- •Platte River Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Cresthill Middle School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 475.
- •Cresthill Middle School is a public school while Platte River Charter Academy 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 Cresthill Middle School better than Platte River Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Platte River Charter Academy ranks higher (83.5 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 Platte River Charter Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthill Middle School: 558. Platte River Charter Academy: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthill Middle School and Platte River Charter Academy rank in Colorado?
Cresthill Middle School is 33rd of 262 and Platte River Charter Academy is 14th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).