Cross Roads Independent School District

14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148-9801
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Cross Roads Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 368 students in Cross Roads Independent School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Texas.
Public Elementary Schools in Cross Roads Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
6,900 Schools
# Students
562 Students
3,737,053 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
255,471 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cross Roads Independent School District, which is ranked #168 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#167 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
62%
44%
61%
51%
65-69%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
14%
53%
% Black
4%
13%
% White
79%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,434 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,991 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,434
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,991
$14,117

Best Cross Roads Independent School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Cross Roads Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1774
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 562 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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