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Cresthill Middle School vs. Ranch View Middle School

Should you attend Cresthill Middle School or Ranch View Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Cresthill Middle School
9195 Cresthill Lane
Littleton, CO 80130
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Ranch View Middle School
1731 Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80129
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Ranch View Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 618 students in grades 7-8, Cresthill Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 810 students in grades 7-8, Ranch View Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
618 students
810 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cresthill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ranch View Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cresthill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ranch View Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cresthill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ranch View Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cresthill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ranch View Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#358 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#151 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cresthill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ranch View Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 30% in CO)
55%
(Top 20% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cresthill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranch View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 10% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cresthill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ranch View Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 30% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cresthill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ranch View Middle School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
303
419
Grade 8 Students
315
391

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cresthill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ranch View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cresthill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ranch View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cresthill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ranch View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cresthill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ranch View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
65%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cresthill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ranch View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cresthill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ranch View Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cresthill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ranch View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cresthill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ranch View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cresthill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ranch View Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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