Crest Middle

Summary:

Crest Middle is a public middle school located in Shelby, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 849 students. The school is part of the Cleveland County Schools district, which is ranked 121 out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crest Middle's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages in most subject areas and grade levels, but the school faces challenges in addressing the performance disparities among different student subgroups. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 163 out of 691 schools in 2017-2018 to a current ranking of 367 out of 793 schools, suggesting a relative decline in performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Crest Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for Hispanic students but struggling with African American, White, and Disabled student subgroups.

Crest Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.82% to 66.31% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds attending the school. When compared to nearby middle schools in the same district, such as Kings Mountain Intermediate, Kings Mountain Middle, Burns Middle, and Shelby Middle, as well as other nearby schools in different districts, Crest Middle's performance is generally in the middle range, with some schools performing better and others performing worse across various academic metrics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 315 Beaverdam Church Rd
       Shelby, NC  28152-9807


(704) 476-8221

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,409 Help


Students who attend Crest Middle usually attend:

High:    Cleveland ECHS
    Crest High

Feeder schools for Crest Middle:

Elementary:    Boiling Springs Elementary
    Springmore Elementary
    Township Three Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  833

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.7%
African American:
24.5%
Hispanic:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crest Middle ranks better than 53.7% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Cleveland County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Crest Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Cleveland County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (60.7%), African American (24.5%), Hispanic (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crest Middle is 16, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Cleveland County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crest Middle is $8,409. 3 middle schools in the Cleveland County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crest Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Crest Middle 367th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Crest Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121st of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crest Middle

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Rank History for all students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.62 136th 598 77.3%
2007 71.33 155th 606 74.4%
2008 62.94 246th 620 60.3%
2009 65.77 230th 630 63.5%
2010 64.60 245th 640 61.7%
2011 64.40 260th 648 59.9%
2012 60.97 297th 662 55.1%
2013 61.61 226th 673 66.4%
2014 53.90 275th 627 56.1%
2015 56.28 303rd 705 57.0%
2016 50.31 356th 692 48.6%
2017 58.91 289th 694 58.4%
2018 73.13 163rd 691 76.4%
2019 72.26 181st 737 75.4%
2021 63.56 238th 741 67.9%
2022 59.16 300th 786 61.8%
2023 51.98 364th 784 53.6%
2024 52.50 367th 793 53.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.21 74th 221 66.5%
2019 76.48 36th 237 84.8%
2021 61.42 64th 248 74.2%
2022 39.98 174th 283 38.5%
2023 27.72 240th 302 20.5%
2024 43.11 175th 306 42.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.30 421st 473 11.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.15 91st 604 84.9%
2019 73.49 113th 639 82.3%
2021 66.14 148th 633 76.6%
2022 58.06 244th 689 64.6%
2023 52.56 315th 735 57.1%
2024 56.86 288th 743 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.70 185th 656 71.8%
2019 74.50 155th 684 77.3%
2021 63.96 226th 706 68.0%
2022 60.00 261st 733 64.4%
2023 52.41 343rd 731 53.1%
2024 48.02 385th 738 47.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.55 215th 475 54.7%
2019 51.18 197th 504 60.9%
2021 22.59 438th 478 8.4%
2022 18.69 426th 449 5.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 61.99 192nd 448 57.1%
2022 52.80 265th 450 41.1%
2023 52.58 272nd 452 39.8%
2024 54.52 260th 461 43.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.85 153rd 665 77.0%
2019 65.50 232nd 697 66.7%
2021 61.49 243rd 711 65.8%
2022 56.81 299th 748 60.0%
2023 49.36 361st 747 51.7%
2024 54.15 318th 751 57.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.99 88th 494 82.2%
2019 65.87 115th 519 77.8%
2021 61.01 125th 533 76.5%
2022 55.54 185th 550 66.4%
2023 50.65 225th 559 59.7%
2024 45.35 281st 560 49.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.03 51st 472 89.2%
2019 69.06 99th 493 79.9%
2021 55.94 189th 522 63.8%
2022 63.74 145th 541 73.2%
2023 55.58 210th 553 62.0%
2024 58.17 204th 564 63.8%
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Rank History for White students at Crest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.61 200th 596 66.4%
2019 64.81 213th 624 65.9%
2021 55.61 254th 632 59.8%
2022 50.41 317th 658 51.8%
2023 41.23 398th 656 39.3%
2024 41.46 394th 652 39.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Crest Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 824 322 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1147
1989 846 304 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1151
1990 860 308 0 0 0 n/a n/a -1 1167
1991 809 290 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1101
1992 820 266 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
1993 836 264 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
1994 837 255 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1097
1995 852 224 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
1996 852 224 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1083
1997 859 231 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1998 866 225 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
1999 924 241 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1174
2000 969 255 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1236
2001 961 280 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1252
2002 909 377 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1313
2003 909 377 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1313
2004 969 373 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 1372
2005 929 379 4 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1335
2006 808 301 0 19 2 n/a n/a 0 1130
2007 764 239 1 22 2 n/a n/a 22 1050
2008 718 226 4 22 5 n/a n/a 25 1000
2009 721 265 3 24 4 n/a n/a 0 1017
2010 723 244 3 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1001
2011 732 210 2 33 0 0 42 0 1019
2012 713 202 2 33 0 0 38 0 988
2013 712 224 2 38 0 0 33 0 1009
2014 670 208 3 37 0 0 31 0 949
2015 664 213 2 53 0 0 32 0 964
2016 613 204 3 56 0 0 43 0 919
2017 631 216 2 59 0 0 46 0 954
2018 558 205 1 63 0 1 49 0 877
2019 604 204 2 71 0 1 46 0 928
2020 584 209 3 74 0 1 52 0 923
2021 574 212 7 74 1 1 66 0 935
2022 550 231 4 61 1 1 82 0 930
2023 496 211 3 64 1 1 73 0 849
2024 506 204 2 62 1 0 58 0 833

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1147 68.0 16.8 14.5
1989 1151 68.0 16.9 33.5
1990 1167 68.0 17.1 33.1
1991 1101 71.0 15.5 35.1
1992 1089 73.0 14.9 16.7
1993 1104 71.0 15.5 9.7
1994 1097 69.0 15.9 21.5
1995 1083 67.0 16.2 21.2
1996 1083 67.0 16.2 21.2
1997 1096 65.0 16.9 21.1
1998 1100 71.0 15.5 22.7
1999 1174 71.0 16.5 29.6
2000 1236 71.0 17.4 27.1
2001 1252 71.0 17.6 28.8
2002 1313 71.0 18.5 0
2003 1313 71.0 18.5 0
2004 1372 71.0 19.3 40.7
2005 1335 71.0 18.8 40.4
2006 1130 71.0 15.9 42.4
2007 1050 77.1 13.6 43.6
2008 1000 72.2 13.9 45.1
2009 1017 69.9 14.5 46.5
2010 1001 61.8 16.1 54.7
2011 1019 63.2 16.1 53.4
2012 988 63.8 15.4 52.6
2013 1009 64.6 15.6 56.6
2014 949 63.6 14.9 57.7
2015 964 63.0 15.3 58.6
2016 919 60.0 15.3 56
2017 954 61.1 15.5 54.9
2018 877 57.9 15.1 52.7
2019 928 55.3 16.7 52.3
2020 923 56.0 16.4 55.6
2021 935 59.1 15.8 53.7
2022 930 56.7 16.3 48.8
2023 849 52.0 16.3 66.3
2024 833 51.7 16.0 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1147 68.0 16.8 14.5
1989 1151 68.0 16.9 33.5
1990 1167 68.0 17.1 33.1
1991 1101 71.0 15.5 35.1
1992 1089 73.0 14.9 16.7
1993 1104 71.0 15.5 9.7
1994 1097 69.0 15.9 21.5
1995 1083 67.0 16.2 21.2
1996 1083 67.0 16.2 21.2
1997 1096 65.0 16.9 21.1
1998 1100 71.0 15.5 22.7
1999 1174 71.0 16.5 29.6
2000 1236 71.0 17.4 27.1
2001 1252 71.0 17.6 28.8
2002 1313 71.0 18.5 0
2003 1313 71.0 18.5 0
2004 1372 71.0 19.3 40.7
2005 1335 71.0 18.8 40.4
2006 1130 71.0 15.9 42.4
2007 1050 77.1 13.6 43.6
2008 1000 72.2 13.9 45.1
2009 1017 69.9 14.5 46.5
2010 1001 61.8 16.1 54.7
2011 1019 63.2 16.1 53.4
2012 988 63.8 15.4 52.6
2013 1009 64.6 15.6 56.6
2014 949 63.6 14.9 57.7
2015 964 63.0 15.3 58.6
2016 919 60.0 15.3 56
2017 954 61.1 15.5 54.9
2018 877 57.9 15.1 52.7
2019 928 55.3 16.7 52.3
2020 923 56.0 16.4 55.6
2021 935 59.1 15.8 53.7
2022 930 56.7 16.3 48.8
2023 849 52.0 16.3 66.3
2024 833 51.7 16.0 99.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Crest Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $668 (7.9%) $7,741 (92.1%) $8,409

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crest Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 364th of 784 Middle schools
 21.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Crest Middle)70.263.3
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)58.554.1
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Crest Middle)65.257
 8.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)59.545.7
 13.8%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crest Middle)72.347.8
 24.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)70.750.1
 20.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Crest Middle)70.942.1
 28.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)6646.1
 19.9%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Crest Middle)66.144.7
 21.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)61.445.7
 15.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Crest Middle)58.146.9
 11.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)59.748.8
 10.9%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Crest Middle)83.466
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Cleveland County Schools)85.870.7
 15.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students928849
 8.5%
African American204211
 3.4%
American Indian01
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic7164
 9.9%
Pacific Islander11
White604496
 17.9%
Two or More Races4673
 58.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%66.3%
 14.1%


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Students at Crest Middle are 61% White, 24% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 833 students attended Crest Middle.

Students who attend Crest Middle usually go on to attend Cleveland ECHS

Crest Middle ranks 367th of 793 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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