Crest Middle

Cleveland County Schools
315 Beaver Dam Church Rd
Shelby, NC 28152
810 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Crest Middle School, located at 315 Beaverdam Church Rd in Shelby, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Cleveland County Schools district. As part of a larger district committed to academic and extracurricular growth, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience tailored to the developmental needs of middle schoolers. It serves as a key component of the local educational pipeline in the Shelby area, emphasizing foundational learning and student preparation for high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of Cleveland County Schools, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Prospective parents and community members can find information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives on the official Cleveland County Schools website. As a typical middle school in this district, Crest Middle aims to foster a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual development and social-emotional growth for its students.
810
Total Students
49.6
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    490 (60.5%)
  • Black
    200 (24.7%)
  • Hispanic
    71 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    46 (5.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cleveland County Schools
Phone: (704)476-8221
Website: http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 801
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 265
Grade 7 277
Grade 8 268
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shelby Middle
Cleveland County Schools
588 Students
1480 South Dekalb Street
Shelby, NC 28152 (4.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th