Serving 153 students in grades 7-12, Crossroads Center 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads Center's student population of 153 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crossroads Center 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 Crossroads Center is 0.62, 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
#1095 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
40%
33%
White
46%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Center's ranking?
Crossroads Center is ranked #1095 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crossroads Center often compared to?
Crossroads Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ridgely Middle School, Dulaney High School, Crossroads Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads Center?
The graduation rate of Crossroads Center is 50%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crossroads Center?
153 students attend Crossroads Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Crossroads Center students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Center?
Crossroads Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossroads Center offer ?
Crossroads Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Center part of?
Crossroads Center is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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