Crossroads Charter Academy School District

215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307-1471
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 290 students in Crossroads Charter Academy School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Crossroads Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,541 Schools
# Students
290 Students
953,595 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
58,878 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Crossroads Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#467 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
35%
35-39%
45%
40-49%
38%
(21-22)
60-79%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,410 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,697 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,410
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,697
$17,693

Best Crossroads Charter Academy School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N State St
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6589
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 290 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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