Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Crossroads Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Crossroads Alternative Education Center's student population of 180 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crossroads Alternative Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Alternative Education Center is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3283 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
14%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center is ranked #3283 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Crossroads Alternative Education Center is 80-89%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
180 students attend Crossroads Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Crossroads Alternative Education Center students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Crossroads Alternative Education Center offer ?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Crossroads Alternative Education Center part of?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center is part of Los Banos Unified School District.
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