Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Crossroads Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Crossroads Elementary School's student population of 487 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Crossroads Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
5%
Black
65%
47%
White
12%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Elementary School's ranking?
Crossroads Elementary School is ranked #412 out of 795 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, Harrison Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Elementary School?
487 students attend Crossroads Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Crossroads Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads Elementary School?
Crossroads Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crossroads Elementary School offer ?
Crossroads Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Elementary School part of?
Crossroads Elementary School is part of Harrison Co School District.
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