The Crossroads School

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The Crossroads School ranks 188 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Crossroads School is a public charter middle school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 162 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Crossroads School has a diverse student population, with 68.52% African American, 28.4% Hispanic, and 2.47% White students. However, the school has struggled academically, with proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics (9.4%) and MCAP English Language Arts (39.4%) significantly lower than the Maryland state averages (24.1% and 48.4%, respectively). The school's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, and its academic outcomes vary significantly across different student subgroups. While Hispanic students perform relatively well, African American, female, male, and low socioeconomic status students all rank in the bottom quarter of Maryland middle schools.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $19,715 in the 2020-2021 school year, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The Crossroads School's performance is generally lower than that of nearby schools, such as Lansdowne Middle and Holabird Middle, which are part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district and have higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

802 S Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21231

(410) 276-4924

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
188^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,010

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.5%

Hispanic:

28.4%

White:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The Crossroads School ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.35. (See more...)

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 (68.5%), Hispanic (28.4%), White (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Crossroads School is 12, which is the 3^rd best among 7 middle schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare The Crossroads School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Crossroads School is $26,010, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 middle schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks The Crossroads School 188^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See The Crossroads School in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The Crossroads School

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Rank History for all students at The Crossroads School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	82.77	39^th	252	84.5%
2005	85.64	29^th	255	88.6%
2006	80.00	50^th	254	80.3%
2007	86.43	29^th	264	89.0%
2008	57.35	142^nd	283	49.8%
2009	61.31	141^st	301	53.2%
2010	69.98	108^th	324	66.7%
2011	46.99	179^th	309	42.1%
2012	56.72	150^th	314	52.2%
2013	56.02	145^th	316	54.1%
2014	54.48	173^rd	339	49.0%
2015	28.04	223^rd	315	29.2%
2016	22.24	238^th	314	24.2%
2017	28.96	223^rd	317	29.7%
2018	35.73	205^th	328	37.5%
2019	19.15	251^st	316	20.6%
2021	20.77	244^th	303	19.5%
2022	37.84	201^st	333	39.6%
2023	31.19	200^th	322	37.9%
2024	33.35	188^th	328	42.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Crossroads School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.62	212^th	273	22.3%

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Rank History for Female students at The Crossroads School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.53	237^th	303	21.8%

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Rank History for Male students at The Crossroads School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	21.87	234^th	288	18.8%

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Rank History for African American students at The Crossroads School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.10	208^th	259	19.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Crossroads School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.74	43^rd	207	79.2%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, June 26, 2014

My son graduated from The Crossroads School this year. I absolutely love the school. The staff really goes over and beyond to educate and do the best for the children. Awesome!!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Crossroads School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	4	41	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	50
2003	4	41	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	50
2004	7	81	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	97
2005	7	117	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	142
2006	7	123	0	17	1	n/a	n/a	148
2007	9	120	1	17	2	n/a	n/a	149
2008	9	126	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	148
2009	8	135	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	150
2010	5	140	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	152
2011	3	144	0	9	2	0	2	160
2012	4	139	0	5	2	0	2	152
2013	4	145	0	10	1	0	2	162
2014	5	146	0	9	0	0	1	161
2015	4	147	0	11	0	0	1	163
2016	3	143	0	16	0	0	0	162
2017	5	131	0	26	0	0	0	162
2018	8	123	0	31	1	0	0	163
2019	10	117	0	35	1	0	0	163
2020	9	114	0	37	1	0	1	162
2021	3	119	0	40	0	0	1	163
2022	3	119	0	40	0	0	1	163
2023	4	111	0	46	0	0	1	162

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 The Crossroads School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	50	3.0	16.7	90
2003	50	3.0	16.7	90
2004	97	5.0	19.4	80.4
2005	142	9.0	15.8	80.3
2006	148	11.0	13.5	84.5
2007	149	11.5	13.0	86.6
2008	148	12.0	12.3	87.8
2009	150	13.0	11.5	81.3
2010	152	14.0	10.8	88.8
2011	160	13.5	11.8	83.1
2012	152	13.0	11.6	84.2
2013	162	12.0	13.5	88.3
2014	161	12.0	13.4	85.7
2015	163	15.0	10.8	81.6
2016	162	15.0	10.8	100
2017	162	13.0	12.4	100
2018	163	12.0	13.5	100
2019	163	12.5	13.0	100
2020	162	12.5	12.9	54.9
2021	163	13.0	12.5	59.5
2022	163	13.0	12.5	62.6
2023	162	13.5	12.0	66.7

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 The Crossroads School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	50	3.0	16.7	90
2003	50	3.0	16.7	90
2004	97	5.0	19.4	80.4
2005	142	9.0	15.8	80.3
2006	148	11.0	13.5	84.5
2007	149	11.5	13.0	86.6
2008	148	12.0	12.3	87.8
2009	150	13.0	11.5	81.3
2010	152	14.0	10.8	88.8
2011	160	13.5	11.8	83.1
2012	152	13.0	11.6	84.2
2013	162	12.0	13.5	88.3
2014	161	12.0	13.4	85.7
2015	163	15.0	10.8	81.6
2016	162	15.0	10.8	100
2017	162	13.0	12.4	100
2018	163	12.0	13.5	100
2019	163	12.5	13.0	100
2020	162	12.5	12.9	54.9
2021	163	13.0	12.5	59.5
2022	163	13.0	12.5	62.6
2023	162	13.5	12.0	66.7

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 The Crossroads School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,217 (14.0%)	$13,592 (86.0%)	$15,809
2020	$1,714 (9.5%)	$16,388 (90.5%)	$18,102
2021	$2,830 (14.4%)	$16,886 (85.7%)	$19,715
2022	$6,270 (29.0%)	$15,364 (71.0%)	$21,634
2023	$2,482 (9.5%)	$23,528 (90.5%)	$26,010

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Crossroads School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 251^st of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 200^th of 322 Middle schools	17.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	163	162	0.6%
African American	117	111	5.1%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	35	46	31.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	4	60%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	66.7%	33.3%

Schools Near The Crossroads School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)						MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Science (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	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Crossroads School	Public, Charter	6-8	802 S Caroline Street	Baltimore	21231	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(410) 276-4924	162	14	12.0	66.7%	4 (2.5%)	111 (68.5%)	46 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	33.4	188^th of 328 public middle schools	42.7%		31.2	200^th of 322 public middle schools	37.9%	12			14.8	9.1		9.4				33.3	52.7	31.4	39.4	7.1	17.6	$26,010	$2,482	$23,528
Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary/Middle	Public	2-8	1919 N Broadway Street	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 396-4325	29	9	3.2	82.8%	3 (10.3%)	24 (82.8%)	1 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)													14.3
Booker T. Washington Middle	Public	6-8	1301 Mcculloh Street	Baltimore	21217	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-7734	157	16	9.8	90.4%	3 (1.9%)	153 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.7	325^th of 328 public middle schools	0.9%		5.4	314^th of 322 public middle schools	2.5%	11										13.6	16.4	8.5	13.3			$36,350	$3,243	$33,107
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School	Public, Charter	5-8	2200 Sinclair Lane	Baltimore	21213	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 320-9499	221	15	14.7	73.8%	1 (0.5%)	216 (97.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	13.2	293^rd of 328 public middle schools	10.7%		19	265^th of 322 public middle schools	17.7%	28		6.3			8.6				18.8	19.0	16.9	20.7	18.9		5.2	$24,744	$821	$23,923
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys	Public, Charter	4-8	2525 Kirk Avenue	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-5320	325	9	36.1	77.2%	0 (0.0%)	318 (97.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	5.2	326^th of 328 public middle schools	0.6%		4.2	318^th of 322 public middle schools	1.2%	8								8.3		12.7	7.9	14.1	10.0			$23,789	$248	$23,541
The Historic Cherry Hill Elementary/Middle	Public	3-8	801 Bridgeview Road	Baltimore	21225	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-1392	590	36	16.3	90.2%	6 (1.0%)	552 (93.6%)	29 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	9.1	308^th of 328 public middle schools	6.1%		4.2	317^th of 322 public middle schools	1.6%	9	5.1						6.3			20.5	17.5	15.9	10.3			$23,936	$1,806	$22,131
Stadium School	Public	6-8	1400 Exeter Hall Avenue	Baltimore	21218	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 984-2682	339	19	18.3	84.4%	3 (0.9%)	324 (95.6%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6.5	322^nd of 328 public middle schools	1.8%		2.9	322^nd of 322 public middle schools	0.0%											13.6	16.9	8.5	13.3		5.5	$25,858	$2,340	$23,518
Katherine Johnson Global Academy	Public	3-8	1101 Braddish Avenue	Baltimore	21216	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 396-0581	541	30	18.0	93.0%	11 (2.0%)	505 (93.3%)	19 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	4.4	327^th of 328 public middle schools	0.3%					(n/a)										11.4	13.6	6.8	8.7			$21,362	$1,037	$20,325
Lansdowne Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2400 Lansdowne Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(410) 887-1411	869	64	13.6	62.0%	195 (22.4%)	207 (23.8%)	352 (40.5%)	47 (5.4%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.8%)	7.4	319^th of 328 public middle schools	2.7%		5.4	315^th of 322 public middle schools	2.2%	4										13.6	15.9	13.9	14.5		6.8	$17,712	$2,449	$15,263
Vanguard Collegiate Middle	Public	6-8	5000 Truesdale Avenue	Baltimore	21206	Baltimore city	Baltimore City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 642-2069	343	23	14.9	84.5%	14 (4.1%)	294 (85.7%)	27 (7.9%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											18.6	12.8	12.2			$28,720	$2,067	$26,653

Frequently Asked Questions about The Crossroads School

What high school do graduates of The Crossroads School attend?

Students who attend The Crossroads School usually go on to attend Academy for College and Career Exploration

What district is The Crossroads School in?

Baltimore City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of The Crossroads School?

Students at The Crossroads School are 69% African American, 28% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend The Crossroads School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended The Crossroads School.

Is The Crossroads School a good school?

The Crossroads School ranks 188^th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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