Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Crossroads Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Kansas City, Missouri, with a diverse student population that has struggled academically in recent years.

The school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 10.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 41.5%. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, is also concerning, ranking 58th out of 96 Missouri high schools for African American students and 64th out of 64 for Hispanic students in 2020-2021. Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 46.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's spending per student has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Central High School, which is just 3.59 miles away, Crossroads Preparatory Academy's performance is consistently lower, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II in 2022-2023. The school's enrollment has also declined, and the racial composition has shifted, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has not been able to improve its academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 816 Broadway
       Kansas City, MO  64105-1619


(816) 221-3191

District: Crossroads Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,130 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.7%
Hispanic:
32.6%
White:
16.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 78.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 92.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.79. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Crossroads Preparatory Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.7%), Hispanic (32.6%), White (16.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is 9.8. (See more...)
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Compare Crossroads Preparatory Academy employs 42 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is $17,130.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Crossroads Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Preparatory Academy 359th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Crossroads Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Preparatory Academy 326th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Crossroads Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Crossroads Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Charter Schools 303rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Crossroads Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.33 318th 587 45.8%
2021 34.73 309th 454 31.9%
2022 29.47 338th 459 26.4%
2023 24.08 359th 459 21.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.81 343rd 482 28.8%
2021 41.42 234th 371 36.9%
2022 38.26 236th 365 35.3%
2023 40.94 238th 382 37.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.02 68th 149 54.4%
2021 50.49 58th 135 57.0%
2022 26.24 117th 148 20.9%
2023 31.59 110th 153 28.1%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.55 63rd 130 51.5%
2023 35.24 51st 74 31.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.57 24th 527 95.4%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Crossroads Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.95 330th 358 7.8%
2022 6.26 343rd 361 5.0%
2023 10.79 326th 352 7.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.30 244th 368 33.7%
2021 19.24 226th 255 11.4%
2022 14.17 241st 250 3.6%
2023 14.25 253rd 268 5.6%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.16 44th 106 58.5%
2021 37.33 58th 96 39.6%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.11 55th 57 3.5%
2023 14.49 64th 64 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Crossroads Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 45 74 4 45 3 0 18 0 189
2020 48 112 3 61 5 1 13 0 243
2021 77 182 6 106 3 0 24 0 398
2022 91 204 5 123 0 0 26 0 449
2023 67 185 4 135 0 0 23 0 414

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

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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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 189 16.2 11.6 57.7
2020 243 21.3 11.3 63
2021 398 36.3 10.9 68.1
2022 449 43.3 10.3 56.1
2023 414 42.0 9.8 46.9

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 189 16.2 11.6 57.7
2020 243 21.3 11.3 63
2021 398 36.3 10.9 68.1
2022 449 43.3 10.3 56.1
2023 414 42.0 9.8 46.9

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 Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $708 (4.9%) $13,686 (95.1%) $14,394
2020 $1,899 (11.2%) $15,012 (88.8%) $16,911
2021 $1,220 (8.8%) $12,707 (91.2%) $13,927
2022 $2,972 (17.3%) $14,158 (82.7%) $17,130

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 359th of 459 Middle schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)34.730.6
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Charter Schools)34.730.6
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)40.421.4
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)40.421.4
 19%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)40.819.7
 21.1%
   8th Grade Science (Crossroads Charter Schools)40.819.7
 21.1%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)44.927.1
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)44.927.1
 17.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)3010.4
 19.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Crossroads Charter Schools)3010.4
 19.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)30.413.2
 17.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Crossroads Charter Schools)30.413.2
 17.2%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)48.434.6
 13.8%
   End of Course English II (Crossroads Charter Schools)48.434.6
 13.8%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5954.4
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)14.72.1
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Crossroads Charter Schools)14.72.1
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5051.6
 1.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students189414
 119%
African American74185
 150%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic45135
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White4567
 48.9%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%46.9%
 10.8%


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Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Missouri high schools.

Students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy are 45% African American, 33% Hispanic, 16% White, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 414 students attended Crossroads Preparatory Academy.


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