Crossroads Elementary School serves 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Crossroads Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crossroads Elementary School's student population of 528 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crossroads Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Crossroads Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
4%
Black
72%
47%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Elementary School's ranking?
Crossroads Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Crossroads Elementary School often compared to?
Crossroads Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bel Aire Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Elementary School?
528 students attend Crossroads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Crossroads Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Elementary School?
Crossroads Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossroads Elementary School offer ?
Crossroads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Crossroads Elementary School part of?
Crossroads Elementary School is part of Harrison Co School Dist School District.
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