Serving 162 students in grades 6-8, The Crossroads School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Crossroads School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Baltimore, MD, encompassing approximately 92.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5.5 miles and the furthest edge located 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Crossroads School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
162 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
children are people first, students second, and numbers never
School Rankings
The Crossroads School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Crossroads School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
67%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
12%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crossroads School's ranking?
The Crossroads School is ranked #1033 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend The Crossroads School?
162 students attend The Crossroads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of The Crossroads School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Crossroads School?
The Crossroads School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Crossroads School offer ?
The Crossroads School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is The Crossroads School part of?
The Crossroads School is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is The Crossroads School located?
The Crossroads School is located in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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