Crestwood Middle School in Frederick, Maryland on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Crestwood Middle School is a suburban public school in Frederick, Maryland that is part of Frederick County Public School District. It serves 747 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 20.8:1. Its teachers have had 9 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

747 Students

36 Teachers

7100 Foxcroft Dr

Frederick, MD 21703 View local requests

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Crestwood Middle School Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

70%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Crestwood Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 21, 2026

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