Crossroads Elementary School
Tel:
(228) 832-6711
Crossroads Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Crossroads Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Crossroads Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 601 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Crossroads Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Crossroads Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #388 out of 825 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 73% | 48% |
| White | 16% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Crossroads Elementary School is Gulfport High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Gulfport Middle School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bel Aire Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gulfport Bel Aire Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 702 students
0.1 miles
10531 Klein Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-7436 0.1 K-6 702 - Gulfport Harrison County Alternative School Alternative School
0.9 miles
11072 Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 539-5956 0.9 n/a n/a - Gulfport Harrison Central Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 621 students
1.1 miles
15451 Dedeaux Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2701 1.1 K-3 621 - Gulfport Orange Grove Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 458 students
1.3 miles
11391 Old Highway 49
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 832-2322 1.3 4-6 458 - Gulfport Harrison County Child Development Cen Grades: Inquire with school | 94 students
2.3 miles
94 29th St
Gulfport, MS 39502
(228) 863-0583 2.3 Inquire with school 94
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