Crossroads Charter Schools

The Crossroads Charter Schools district in Missouri operates three schools: two elementary schools (Crossroads - Central Street and Crossroads - Quality Hill) and one high school (Crossroads Preparatory Academy). While the elementary schools perform in the middle to bottom 20% of Missouri schools, the high school consistently ranks in the bottom 10%, with significantly lower proficiency rates in core subjects compared to state averages.

The schools have varying racial compositions, with the high school and Crossroads - Quality Hill having higher percentages of minority students. All three schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 46.86% to 59.85%. Interestingly, the high school and Crossroads - Quality Hill spend more per student than Crossroads - Central Street, yet their academic performance is lower, suggesting that simply spending more money may not be the sole factor in improving student outcomes.

Overall, the data highlights the challenges faced by the Crossroads Charter Schools district in providing high-quality education to its diverse student population. The performance disparities between the high school and elementary schools, as well as the varying racial compositions and economic backgrounds of the students, suggest that the district may need to implement targeted strategies and interventions to address the unique needs of each school and its students.