If your kids are focused on academics, Crestdale is an awesome school. Our son scored so high on his EOG's that he was invited by Duke University to take the college SAT test as a 7th grader. The staff really supports and motivates kids that are there to learn and succeed academically, not just the kids
... Read more focused on athletics like some area schools. If you are serious about your child's education, you will look for a school like Crestdale. It's a school that is truly pushing to help get our kids prepared for high school and college. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
We moved from jersey, and for my 11 year old, it was an extremely terrible transition. However, that said, I was honored and blessed that the support from his team Anne Shelton, Asst. Principal Crane, and Officer Young and Kelly Hoagland in the front office became his backbone. It was because of them
... Read more and teachers like Rory Gregory, Mrs. Buhlinger, and Mrs. English, my son's grades went from 1st qtr. all D's back to the A's, B's and C''s where they belonged. This is a great school with a new leader, Rhonda Houston, who i deem a consummate professional. Had i not had these people to guide me from day to day, we would have been lost! I thank God they were a part of my son's life and MINE as well. This is a great school with a nurturing environment, especially for children who are in transition from moving. sheila Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/09
My daughter has been at this school for 3 years. She is academically challanged and I feel they put a lot of pressure on her to keep their scores high. I have never seen her self esteem so low when it comes to her school work. She feels she cannot keep up with the other kids. She tells me she doesn't
... Read more like to ask questions because the teachers get upset with her. I think the school has a good front that they are putting up but if your child is academically challanged then I would not recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
I just finished the 8th grade here and overall I LOVED the school expecially the 8th grade class trip to camp th underbird. But you do have very limited freedom unitll either the end of the year or untill you are in 8th grade but the teachers here are amazing but theh vice principals are really really
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Posted by a student on 07/22/08
i have had two children go through Crestdale and they both have had wonderful experiences. While each of my children are completely different, they both were given support and challenges at their own levels. Ms. Mitchell has done a wonderful job at Crestdale. The teaching staff has been so supportive
... Read more and responsive. This is a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/08
I have been so impressed with Crestdale. I have a 6th and 8th grader this year. Both of my children are in the honors program here. We came from Naperville,IL and I was hopeful we'd have the same academic experience here as we did in Naperville. We are having a better academic experience! My children
... Read more have more homework and have to work a lot harder here than in Naperville. However, the work is very interesting and it keeps them very motivated to learn. Both sets of teachers are wonderful! They are really enthusiastic,which motivates my children! We love Crestdale! The individual attention is wonderful and both sets of teachers are always available for help in the mornings and afternoons. They are really wonderful and dedicated teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/08
This was our first year at Crestdale Middle School and overall found the school exceptional in all areas. The block system that they presently use is the only disadvantage I found because I do not believe this system works. Overall the staff and administration were great in helping us transition into
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Posted by a parent on 06/27/07
I have had two children go through this school and I can say both received an excellent education and it is a very well run, safe school. Most of the students are well behaved and from the area. The teachers truly care about the students and are some of the best teachers my children have ever had.
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Posted by a parent on 06/16/06
The 2005-2006 school year was the best of the 3 years for my child. Since Ms. Mitchell has come to this school, my child has enjoyed school once again. Ms. Mitchell has brought the school back to what a middle school should be. There still needs more responsiblity given to the students (school is
... Read more totally different from when I was in Junior High in CMS - less freedom to eat with who you want) but I've been pleased with my child's experience this year. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
960
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
64
Number of classrooms:
68
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Matthews schools — Crestdale Middle School is located at 940 Sam Newell Rd, Matthews NC 28105. 940 Sam Newell Rd is in the 28105 ZIP code in Matthews, NC The school district for Crestdale Middle School is the Charlotte - Mecklenburg School District. Crestdale Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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