Serving 163 students in grades 6-8, The Crossroads School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Crossroads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
The Crossroads School's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Crossroads School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Crossroads School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#915 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
24%
21%
Black
73%
33%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crossroads School's ranking?
The Crossroads School is ranked #915 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend The Crossroads School?
163 students attend The Crossroads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The Crossroads School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Crossroads School?
The Crossroads School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Crossroads School offer ?
The Crossroads School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Crossroads School part of?
The Crossroads School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is The Crossroads School located?
The Crossroads School is located in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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