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Cresthill Middle School

9195 CRESTHILL LANE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130Douglas County School District No. Re 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
670
Students
Total enrolled
$14,103
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 670 students in grades 07–08 in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,103 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Cresthill Middle School is a large middle in HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colorado, serving grades 07–08 with 670 students. The district invests $14,103 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Cresthill Middle School

670
Total Students
15.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution332 male · 338 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 110 students
Student Composition
66%
19%
8%
Asian4%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black3%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080345006219

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,103Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,103
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,205
Student Support$2,680
Administration$1,692
Operations$2,115
Other$1,410
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,103 spent per student, an estimated $6,248 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
53%
State government
40.8%
Local (property tax)
52.8%
Federal programs
6.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
American AcademyLeman Classical AcademyAspen View AcademyBen Franklin Academy
+6 more
↓
Middle
Rocky Heights Middle SchoolCimarron MiddleMesa Middle SchoolMountain Ridge Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Rock Canyon High SchoolMountain Vista High SchoolLegend High SchoolChaparral High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyDouglas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDouglas County School District No. Re 1 →
Phone: (303)387-2800
NCES ID: 080345006219
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HIGHLANDS RANCH seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Douglas County School District No. Re 1
Elem
American Academy
2,559 students · PK–08
4% FRL
High
Rock Canyon High School
2,377 students · 09–12
● 42 opp
High
Mountain Vista High School
2,259 students · 09–12
● 51 opp
High
Legend High School
2,228 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Chaparral High School
2,009 students · 09–12
● 50 opp
High
Castle View High School
1,990 students · 09–12
High
Thunderridge High School
1,881 students · 09–12
● 57 opp
High
Douglas County High School
1,758 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
9195 CRESTHILL LANE, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80130
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.