Crossroads Charter Academy is a tuition-free K-12 public charter school located in Big Rapids, Michigan in Mecosta County.
Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads Charter Academy K5's student population of 146 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
146 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Rankings
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
79%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Charter Academy K5's ranking?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Crossroads Charter Academy K5 often compared to?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5is often viewed alongside schools like Brookside Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
146 students attend Crossroads Charter Academy K5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Crossroads Charter Academy K5 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossroads Charter Academy K5 offer ?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crossroads Charter Academy K5 part of?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is part of Crossroads Charter Academy School District.
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