Cresthill Middle School vs Skyview Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 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
Skyview Academy
Highlands Ranch · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,358 students
| Measure | Cresthill Middle School Highlands Ranch, Colorado | Skyview Academy Highlands Ranch, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #33 of 262 | – |
| National rank | #3859 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 558 | 1,358 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 1,358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 15.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Skyview Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Skyview Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Skyview Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.1% vs 26%).
- •Cresthill Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Skyview Academy is the larger school with 1,358 students compared with 558.
- •Cresthill Middle School is a public school while Skyview 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 Skyview Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cresthill Middle School and Skyview Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Highlands Ranch and Highlands Ranch in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cresthill Middle School: 558. Skyview Academy: 1,358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cresthill Middle School and Skyview Academy rank in Colorado?
Cresthill Middle School is 33rd of 262 and Skyview Academy is unranked among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).