Crestdale Middle vs Elizabeth Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crestdale Middle
Matthews · Public middle · Grades 6–8
989 students
Elizabeth Lane Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
702 students
| Measure | Crestdale Middle Matthews, North Carolina | Elizabeth Lane Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 469 | #62 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3802 of 15,369 | #5776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 989 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 15.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 78% |
| city | Matthews | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 67.9).
- •Elizabeth Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Elizabeth Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Elizabeth Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 40.6%).
- •Elizabeth Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.6).
- •Crestdale Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 702.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crestdale Middle better than Elizabeth Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Lane Elementary ranks higher (78.6 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Crestdale Middle and Elizabeth Lane Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestdale Middle: 989. Elizabeth Lane Elementary: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestdale Middle and Elizabeth Lane Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crestdale Middle is 45th of 469 and Elizabeth Lane Elementary is 62nd of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).