Crossroads Academy

Summary:

Crossroads Academy is a public high school located in Belle Glade, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 183. The school is part of the Palm Beach school district, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the high poverty levels of its student population, with 87-98% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Crossroads Academy has consistently underperformed academically compared to state and district averages. The school has ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates ranging from just 2-10% in English Language Arts and 2-8% in other core subjects, far below the 50-68% averages for the state and district. Crossroads Academy also struggles with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 63.7% to 84.6%, and low graduation rates that have fluctuated widely, from a low of 42.9% to a high of 81.8%. In comparison, nearby schools like Everglades Preparatory Academy and Pahokee Middle-Senior High, which also serve high-poverty populations, significantly outperform Crossroads Academy on academic measures.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $23,850 to $78,589 over the past 4 years, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 15.6 over the past 3 years, Crossroads Academy's academic challenges persist. This suggests that the school's struggles are multifaceted and may require targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this school community.

Detail:

Public 6-12

225 SW 12th St
Belle Glade, FL 33430

(561) 993-8400

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
787^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,850

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

African American:

74.9%

Hispanic:

20.8%

White:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crossroads Academy ranks worse than 94.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Crossroads Academy ranks worse than 97.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crossroads Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (74.9%), Hispanic (20.8%), White (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads Academy is 14, which is the 10^th best among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Crossroads Academy employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads Academy is $23,850, which is the 6^th highest among 42 high schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crossroads Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Academy 1130^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Crossroads Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Academy 787^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Crossroads Academy in the ranking list.)

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crossroads Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	3.43	651^st	675	3.6%
2007	3.12	708^th	736	3.8%
2008	1.42	732^nd	740	1.1%
2009	1.17	775^th	780	0.6%
2010	1.01	835^th	839	0.5%
2011	1.55	878^th	891	1.5%
2012	2.66	861^st	897	4.0%
2013	3.96	910^th	956	4.8%
2014	2.25	975^th	999	2.4%
2016	1.90	995^th	997	0.2%
2021	3.55	1126^th	1136	0.9%
2022	2.53	1142^nd	1148	0.5%
2024	7.08	1130^th	1196	5.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crossroads Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2008	2.85	566^th	577	1.9%
2009	3.17	574^th	587	2.2%
2010	3.10	605^th	620	2.4%
2011	2.23	622^nd	622	0.0%
2013	1.70	644^th	648	0.6%
2014	1.61	683^rd	687	0.6%
2016	1.72	686^th	693	1.0%
2017	1.32	709^th	714	0.7%
2018	0.79	714^th	716	0.3%
2019	2.12	704^th	734	4.1%
2021	1.65	735^th	746	1.5%
2022	4.16	700^th	774	9.6%
2023	3.09	753^rd	792	4.9%
2024	2.13	787^th	807	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crossroads Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	3	30	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2002	9	75	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2003	9	75	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	95
2004	13	84	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
2005	8	69	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	88
2006	9	29	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	49
2007	5	53	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	3	79
2008	5	128	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	2	180
2009	8	196	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2010	16	136	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	2	165
2011	5	150	0	21	1	1	0	0	178
2012	3	129	0	20	2	1	3	0	158
2013	1	122	0	41	0	0	0	0	164
2014	0	132	0	37	1	0	0	0	170
2015	0	112	0	33	0	0	0	0	145
2016	1	136	0	43	0	0	1	0	181
2017	1	115	0	31	0	0	1	0	148
2018	3	51	0	18	0	0	1	0	73
2019	2	39	0	15	0	0	0	0	56
2020	1	43	0	9	1	0	0	0	54
2021	4	90	0	29	0	0	0	0	123
2022	5	109	0	41	0	1	0	0	156
2023	5	137	0	38	0	2	1	0	183

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crossroads Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	40	7.0	5.7	52.5
2002	95	8.0	11.9	73.7
2003	95	8.0	11.9	73.7
2004	113	7.0	16.1	50.4
2005	88	10.0	8.8	86.4
2006	49	12.0	4.1	81.6
2007	79	10.0	7.9	88.2
2008	180	19.0	9.5	75.3
2009	239	21.0	13.3	81.2
2010	165	16.0	10.3	88.3
2011	178	16.0	11.1	77.5
2012	158	15.0	10.5	83.5
2013	164	19.0	8.6	78
2014	170	20.0	8.5	91.8
2015	145	17.0	8.5	89
2016	181	25.0	7.2	89
2017	148	19.0	7.7	93.9
2018	73	17.0	4.2	90.4
2019	56	14.0	4.0	80.4
2020	54	15.0	3.6	92.6
2021	123	13.0	9.4	97.6
2022	156	10.0	15.6	98.1
2023	183	13.0	14.0	87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crossroads Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	40	7.0	5.7	52.5
2002	95	8.0	11.9	73.7
2003	95	8.0	11.9	73.7
2004	113	7.0	16.1	50.4
2005	88	10.0	8.8	86.4
2006	49	12.0	4.1	81.6
2007	79	10.0	7.9	88.2
2008	180	19.0	9.5	75.3
2009	239	21.0	13.3	81.2
2010	165	16.0	10.3	88.3
2011	178	16.0	11.1	77.5
2012	158	15.0	10.5	83.5
2013	164	19.0	8.6	78
2014	170	20.0	8.5	91.8
2015	145	17.0	8.5	89
2016	181	25.0	7.2	89
2017	148	19.0	7.7	93.9
2018	73	17.0	4.2	90.4
2019	56	14.0	4.0	80.4
2020	54	15.0	3.6	92.6
2021	123	13.0	9.4	97.6
2022	156	10.0	15.6	98.1
2023	183	13.0	14.0	87.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crossroads Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$3,651 (7.8%)	$43,302 (92.2%)	$46,953
2019	$2,057 (3.4%)	$58,486 (96.6%)	$60,543
2020	$1,557 (2.0%)	$77,031 (98.0%)	$78,589
2021	$1,307 (4.2%)	$29,953 (95.8%)	$31,260
2022	$2,714 (10.6%)	$22,945 (89.4%)	$25,659
2023	$2,307 (9.7%)	$21,543 (90.3%)	$23,850

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 704^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 753^rd of 792 High schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Crossroads Academy)	9	7	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palm Beach)	69	63	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Crossroads Academy)	20	7	13%
End of Course US History (Palm Beach)	69	62	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	56	183	226.8%
African American	39	137	251.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	38	153.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	2	5	150%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.4%	87.4%	7.1%

Schools Near Crossroads Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crossroads Academy	Public	6-12	225 SW 12th St	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 993-8400	183	13	14.0	87.4%	5 (2.7%)	137 (74.9%)	38 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2.1	787^th of 807 public high schools	2.5%		3.1	753^rd of 792 public high schools	4.9%	34		10.0	25.0	9.0	8.0				7.0	6.0	2.0	2.0	8.0		$23,850	$2,307	$21,543
Glades Central High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1001 SW Avenue M	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 993-4400	868	52	16.8	80.9%	21 (2.4%)	530 (61.1%)	313 (36.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	35.6	465^th of 807 public high schools	42.4%		27.9	523^rd of 792 public high schools	34.0%	58				36.0	43.0					21.0	30.0	72.0	72.0		$16,495	$2,390	$14,105
Glades Construction Academy At West Technical	Public, Magnet	8-12	2625 State Road 715	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	No	(561) 829-4675	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Educational Services Program-West	Public	5-12	38811 James Wheeler Way	Belle Glade	33430	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	No	(561) 868-5391	2	0			0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Everglades Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	8-12	360 E Main St	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 924-3002	136	7	19.4	90.4%	2 (1.5%)	84 (61.8%)	49 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5.8	706^th of 807 public high schools	12.5%		2.4	775^th of 792 public high schools	2.1%	69				33.0	15.0					20.0	0.0	4.0	15.0		$13,365	$578	$12,788
Pahokee Middle-Senior High	Public, Magnet	6-12	900 Larrimore Rd	Pahokee	33476	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 924-6400	853	55	15.6	88.0%	32 (3.8%)	525 (61.5%)	287 (33.6%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38.6	431^st of 807 public high schools	46.6%		24.5	559^th of 792 public high schools	29.4%	128	38.0	35.0	37.0	50.0	37.0	26.0	34.0	57.0	22.0	51.0	51.0	76.0	60.0	43.0	$16,411	$2,617	$13,794
Clewiston High School	Public	9-12	1501 S Francisco St	Clewiston	33440	Hendry County	Hendry	No	No	No	No	(863) 983-1520	958	35	27.3	69.5%	142 (14.8%)	225 (23.5%)	569 (59.4%)	11 (1.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	28.9	553^rd of 807 public high schools	31.5%		24.4	561^st of 792 public high schools	29.2%	8				34.0	42.0					21.0	41.0	58.0	49.0		$10,479	$2,200	$8,278

Frequently Asked Questions about Crossroads Academy

Is Crossroads Academy a good school?

Crossroads Academy ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Crossroads Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Crossroads Academy.

What district is Crossroads Academy in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Crossroads Academy?

Students at Crossroads Academy are 75% African American, 21% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Pacific Islander.

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