Crestdale Middle vs Matthews Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 1.8 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
Matthews Elementary
Matthews · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students
| Measure | Crestdale Middle Matthews, North Carolina | Matthews Elementary Matthews, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 469 | #196 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #3802 of 15,369 | #16394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 989 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 989 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Matthews | Matthews |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crestdale Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 62.6).
- •Crestdale Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Crestdale Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 40.6%).
- •Matthews Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.6).
- •Crestdale Middle is the larger school with 989 students compared with 726.
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 Matthews Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crestdale Middle ranks higher (67.9 vs 62.6 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 Matthews Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Matthews and Matthews in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crestdale Middle: 989. Matthews Elementary: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crestdale Middle and Matthews Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Crestdale Middle is 45th of 469 and Matthews Elementary is 196th of 1,457 among middle schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).