Crestdale Middle School in Matthews, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Crestdale Middle School is a suburban public school in Matthews, North Carolina that is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. It serves 989 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.4:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

989 Students

39 Teachers

940 Sam Newell Rd

Matthews, NC 28105 View local requests

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/crestdalems

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Crestdale Middle School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

47%

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.

Crestdale Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Sep 16, 2026

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