Crestdale Middle

Summary:

Crestdale Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Matthews, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,001 students. As part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Crestdale Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and efficient resource utilization.

Crestdale Middle's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates on End-of-Grade (EOG) assessments, which significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 70.8% in Mathematics, 70% in Reading, and 85% in Science, compared to the district's 48.9%, 49.9%, and 66.1%, respectively, and the state's 46.9%, 51.4%, and 70.1%. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.26% White, 25.57% African American, 21.98% Hispanic, 4.8% Asian, and 3.1% two or more races, also performs well, with African American and Hispanic students ranking among the top in the state.

Crestdale Middle's strong performance is further highlighted by its comparison to nearby schools. While the school consistently ranks among the top in the state, nearby schools like Eastway Middle, McClintock Middle, and Albemarle Road Middle have much lower proficiency rates and overall rankings. Additionally, Crestdale Middle achieves these high academic outcomes with relatively lower per-student funding compared to some of the lower-performing nearby schools, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 940 Sam Newell Rd
       Matthews, NC  28105-4517


(980) 343-5755

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,966 Help


Students who attend Crestdale Middle usually attend:

High:    Butler High School

Feeder schools for Crestdale Middle:

Elementary:    Matthews Elementary
    Providence Spring Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.7 Help
Number of students:  1,001

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
African American:
25.6%
Hispanic:
22.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.5% Help


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Compare Details Crestdale Middle ranks better than 84% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Crestdale Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), African American (25.6%), Hispanic (22%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crestdale Middle is 23.7, which is the highest among 29 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crestdale Middle is $7,966. 22 middle schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crestdale Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Crestdale Middle 127th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Crestdale Middle in the ranking list.)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crestdale Middle

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Rank History for all students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.15 43rd 598 92.8%
2007 84.38 39th 606 93.6%
2008 86.83 41st 620 93.4%
2009 83.54 59th 630 90.6%
2010 81.48 74th 640 88.4%
2011 81.56 73rd 648 88.7%
2012 84.87 44th 662 93.4%
2013 94.22 31st 673 95.4%
2014 93.87 29th 627 95.4%
2015 90.08 50th 705 92.9%
2016 92.15 37th 692 94.7%
2017 90.65 38th 694 94.5%
2018 90.85 35th 691 94.9%
2019 86.10 70th 737 90.5%
2021 80.03 132nd 741 82.2%
2022 83.31 112th 786 85.8%
2023 78.80 149th 784 81.0%
2024 80.49 127th 793 84.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.40 19th 221 91.4%
2024 69.53 79th 306 74.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.58 2nd 151 98.7%
2021 58.62 42nd 236 82.2%
2022 52.06 106th 312 66.0%
2023 67.29 43rd 318 86.5%
2024 58.98 83rd 356 76.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.37 241st 473 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.46 30th 604 95.0%
2019 73.21 115th 639 82.0%
2021 67.95 136th 633 78.5%
2022 72.34 114th 689 83.5%
2023 70.95 151st 735 79.5%
2024 69.00 162nd 743 78.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.42 27th 656 95.9%
2019 82.90 89th 684 87.0%
2021 76.57 144th 706 79.6%
2022 82.20 111th 733 84.9%
2023 79.58 131st 731 82.1%
2024 78.60 136th 738 81.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.96 86th 475 81.9%
2019 69.34 84th 504 83.3%
2021 45.43 223rd 478 53.3%
2022 56.70 113th 449 74.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.68 63rd 416 84.9%
2021 72.25 87th 448 80.6%
2022 69.25 85th 450 81.1%
2023 68.46 113th 452 75.0%
2024 69.61 90th 461 80.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.63 40th 665 94.0%
2019 87.87 60th 697 91.4%
2021 81.27 112th 711 84.2%
2022 82.02 117th 748 84.4%
2023 74.85 163rd 747 78.2%
2024 80.16 123rd 751 83.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.77 35th 95 63.2%
2019 74.09 30th 102 70.6%
2021 61.64 48th 99 51.5%
2022 54.77 57th 109 47.7%
2023 56.19 59th 110 46.4%
2024 50.17 64th 110 41.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.14 40th 494 91.9%
2019 76.18 72nd 519 86.1%
2021 76.18 70th 533 86.9%
2022 87.78 47th 550 91.5%
2023 77.86 83rd 559 85.2%
2024 77.82 83rd 560 85.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.18 39th 472 91.7%
2019 79.84 56th 493 88.6%
2021 64.61 129th 522 75.3%
2022 63.47 148th 541 72.6%
2023 59.71 174th 553 68.5%
2024 72.40 97th 564 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Crestdale Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.26 29th 596 95.1%
2019 87.65 60th 624 90.4%
2021 88.40 60th 632 90.5%
2022 88.18 60th 658 90.9%
2023 85.91 77th 656 88.3%
2024 84.71 86th 652 86.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Crestdale Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 707 147 15 9 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2000 926 158 36 18 3 n/a n/a 0 1141
2001 1035 124 51 19 3 n/a n/a 0 1232
2002 1053 238 75 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1407
2003 1053 238 75 37 4 n/a n/a 0 1407
2004 907 181 57 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1170
2005 909 190 52 23 4 n/a n/a 0 1178
2006 829 186 55 30 4 n/a n/a 0 1104
2007 726 172 52 43 4 n/a n/a 23 1020
2008 667 152 56 45 3 n/a n/a 28 951
2009 652 204 60 63 6 n/a n/a 0 985
2010 672 206 55 72 3 n/a n/a 0 1008
2011 662 159 47 70 5 0 50 0 993
2012 666 140 47 72 3 0 32 0 960
2013 602 144 49 83 7 0 27 0 912
2014 556 127 49 75 4 2 34 0 847
2015 549 152 44 80 3 5 35 0 868
2016 518 135 42 74 0 1 40 0 810
2017 482 151 53 68 0 1 27 0 782
2018 468 132 57 81 3 0 23 0 764
2019 502 187 62 123 1 0 23 0 898
2020 521 220 61 168 0 0 33 0 1003
2021 495 272 67 208 0 1 22 0 1065
2022 462 238 51 211 0 2 24 0 988
2023 443 256 48 220 0 3 31 0 1001

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crestdale Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 880 43.0 20.5 10.6
2000 1141 43.0 26.5 8.2
2001 1232 43.0 28.7 7.6
2002 1407 43.0 32.7 16.8
2003 1407 43.0 32.7 16.8
2004 1170 43.0 27.2 17
2005 1178 43.0 27.4 17.1
2006 1104 43.0 25.7 17.8
2007 1020 56.5 18.1 19.9
2008 951 53.8 17.7 20.5
2009 985 56.8 17.3 21.3
2010 1008 55.8 18.0 24.8
2011 993 49.4 20.0 24.9
2012 960 53.5 17.9 26.8
2013 912 52.3 17.4 26.3
2014 847 43.5 19.4 23.6
2015 868 44.0 19.7 26.8
2016 810 44.0 18.4 24.7
2017 782 46.0 16.9 23.8
2018 764 38.9 19.6 19.5
2019 898 44.4 20.1 24.5
2020 1003 49.1 20.3 28.1
2021 1065 57.6 18.4 23.7
2022 988 54.5 18.1 17.7
2023 1001 42.1 23.7 30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crestdale Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 880 43.0 20.5 10.6
2000 1141 43.0 26.5 8.2
2001 1232 43.0 28.7 7.6
2002 1407 43.0 32.7 16.8
2003 1407 43.0 32.7 16.8
2004 1170 43.0 27.2 17
2005 1178 43.0 27.4 17.1
2006 1104 43.0 25.7 17.8
2007 1020 56.5 18.1 19.9
2008 951 53.8 17.7 20.5
2009 985 56.8 17.3 21.3
2010 1008 55.8 18.0 24.8
2011 993 49.4 20.0 24.9
2012 960 53.5 17.9 26.8
2013 912 52.3 17.4 26.3
2014 847 43.5 19.4 23.6
2015 868 44.0 19.7 26.8
2016 810 44.0 18.4 24.7
2017 782 46.0 16.9 23.8
2018 764 38.9 19.6 19.5
2019 898 44.4 20.1 24.5
2020 1003 49.1 20.3 28.1
2021 1065 57.6 18.4 23.7
2022 988 54.5 18.1 17.7
2023 1001 42.1 23.7 30.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Crestdale Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $482 (6.1%) $7,485 (94.0%) $7,966

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crestdale Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 149th of 784 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Crestdale Middle)78.668.1
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.451
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Crestdale Middle)70.956
 14.9%
   6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)56.946.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crestdale Middle)84.865.2
 19.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)62.349
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Crestdale Middle)75.861.4
 14.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)55.647.4
 8.2%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crestdale Middle)74.961.8
 13.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)58.345.6
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Crestdale Middle)76.265.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)54.449.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Crestdale Middle)90.984.7
 6.2%
   8th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)75.266.6
 8.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8981001
 11.5%
African American187256
 36.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6248
 22.6%
Hispanic123220
 78.9%
Pacific Islander03
White502443
 11.8%
Two or More Races2331
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%30.5%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Crestdale Middle

Crestdale Middle ranks 127th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Crestdale Middle usually go on to attend Butler High School

Students at Crestdale Middle are 44% White, 26% African American, 22% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,001 students attended Crestdale Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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