Is Crossroads Preparatory Academy a good school?

Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Crossroads Preparatory Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Crossroads Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Crossroads Preparatory Academy?

Students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy are 48% African American, 31% Hispanic, 15% White, 6% Two or more races.

Crossroads Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Crossroads Preparatory Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Kansas City, Missouri, with 414 students. The school is part of the Crossroads Charter Schools district, which is ranked 334 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crossroads Preparatory Academy consistently ranks in the bottom third of Missouri high schools, with its academic performance significantly below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.8% of 7th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 40.6%. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 75.3% in 2023-2024 is lower than the 86.5% rate at nearby Central High School, and its dropout rate of 2.7% is higher than Central High School's 3.6% rate. Crossroads Preparatory Academy also serves a high-need population, with 46.86% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

The stark contrast in academic performance and other metrics between Crossroads Preparatory Academy and nearby high-performing schools like Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs and Lincoln College Prep highlights the need for Crossroads to identify and implement effective strategies to improve student outcomes. The school's consistent underperformance and the overall low performance of the Crossroads Charter Schools district suggest that there may be systemic issues or challenges that are impacting the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

816 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64105-1619

(816) 221-3191

District: Crossroads Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,130

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.8%

Hispanic:

31.4%

White:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 82% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.72. (See more...)

Compare Details Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 87.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.43. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Student population at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.8%), Hispanic (31.4%), White (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Crossroads Preparatory Academy employs 40 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is $17,130.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crossroads Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Preparatory Academy 370^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Crossroads Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Preparatory Academy 331^st of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Crossroads Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Crossroads Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Crossroads Charter Schools 334^th of 386 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
2019	45.33	318^th	587	45.8%
2021	34.73	309^th	454	31.9%
2022	29.47	338^th	459	26.4%
2023	24.08	359^th	459	21.8%
2024	20.72	370^th	451	18.0%

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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
2019	35.81	343^rd	482	28.8%
2021	41.42	234^th	371	36.9%
2022	38.26	236^th	365	35.3%
2023	40.94	238^th	382	37.7%
2024	28.80	305^th	378	19.3%

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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
2019	49.02	68^th	149	54.4%
2021	50.49	58^th	135	57.0%
2022	26.24	117^th	148	20.9%
2023	31.59	110^th	153	28.1%
2024	35.82	94^th	144	34.7%

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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
2019	51.55	63^rd	130	51.5%
2023	35.24	51^st	74	31.1%
2024	24.58	64^th	74	13.5%

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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	24^th	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
2021	9.95	330^th	358	7.8%
2022	6.26	343^rd	361	5.0%
2023	10.79	326^th	352	7.4%
2024	14.43	331^st	378	12.4%

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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
2019	36.30	244^th	368	33.7%
2021	19.24	226^th	255	11.4%
2022	14.17	241^st	250	3.6%
2023	14.25	253^rd	268	5.6%
2024	22.10	236^th	274	13.9%

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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
2019	54.16	44^th	106	58.5%
2021	37.33	58^th	96	39.6%
2024	33.12	79^th	105	24.8%

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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
2022	16.11	55^th	57	3.5%
2023	14.49	64^th	64	0.0%
2024	12.49	66^th	70	5.7%

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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.

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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	45	74	4	45	3	0	18	189
2020	48	112	3	61	5	1	13	243
2021	77	182	6	106	3	0	24	398
2022	91	204	5	123	0	0	26	449
2023	67	185	4	135	0	0	23	414
2024	61	198	2	130	0	0	23	414

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 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
2024	414	40.0	10.3	50.5

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
2024	414	40.0	10.3	50.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 318^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 359^th of 459 Middle schools	24%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	34.7	30.6	4.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Crossroads Charter Schools)	34.7	30.6	4.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	40.4	21.4	19%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)	40.4	21.4	19%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	40.8	19.7	21.1%
8th Grade Science (Crossroads Charter Schools)	40.8	19.7	21.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	44.9	27.1	17.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Crossroads Charter Schools)	44.9	27.1	17.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	30	10.4	19.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Crossroads Charter Schools)	30	10.4	19.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	30.4	13.2	17.2%
End of Course Biology I (Crossroads Charter Schools)	30.4	13.2	17.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	48.4	34.6	13.8%
End of Course English II (Crossroads Charter Schools)	48.4	34.6	13.8%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Crossroads Preparatory Academy)	14.7	2.1	12.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Crossroads Charter Schools)	14.7	2.1	12.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	414	119%
African American	74	185	150%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	45	135	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	67	48.9%
Two or More Races	18	23	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	46.9%	10.8%

Schools Near Crossroads Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP English I (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crossroads Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	816 Broadway	Kansas City	64105	Jackson County	Crossroads Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 221-3191	414	40	10.3	50.5%	61 (14.7%)	198 (47.8%)	130 (31.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.6%)	14.4	331^st of 378 public high schools	12.4%		10.8	326^th of 352 public high schools	7.4%	5	15.8	17.5	16.1	26.4	8.5	17.9					$17,130	$2,972	$14,159
Manual Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1215 Truman Rd	Kansas City	64106	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-5205	0	15	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Guadalupe Centers High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1524 The Paseo	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 471-2582	464	36	12.8	99.4%	6 (1.3%)	5 (1.1%)	449 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27.2	275^th of 378 public high schools	27.2%		17.9	287^th of 352 public high schools	18.5%	12					39.6	14.5					$17,169	$1,929	$15,240
Kintsugi Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	625 E 26th St	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 561-4445	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lincoln College Prep.	Public, Magnet	9-12	2111 Woodland	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	Yes	No	No	(816) 418-3000	958	56	17.2	100.0%	217 (22.7%)	410 (42.8%)	242 (25.3%)	52 (5.4%)	4 (0.4%)	13 (1.4%)	20 (2.1%)	74.7	41^st of 378 public high schools	89.2%		70.4	49^th of 352 public high schools	86.1%	8					30.5	54.5	77.5	43.6	78.1		$17,082	$3,384	$13,698
Alternative Resource Center	Public	6-12	3100 Main St Ste 206	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(816) 759-4662	10	2	5.0	70.0%	2 (20.0%)	8 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Academie Lafayette Armour Ihs	Public, Charter	9-12	201 East Armour Boulevard	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 800-8771	107	7	14.7	29.0%	52 (48.6%)	25 (23.4%)	15 (14.0%)	6 (5.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	74.7	40^th of 378 public high schools	89.4%		74.7	35^th of 352 public high schools	90.1%	5					53.4	52.5					$19,625	$4,049	$15,576
North Kansas City High	Public	9-12	620 E 23rd Ave	Kansas City	64116	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5310	1,690	104	16.3	59.2%	566 (33.5%)	421 (24.9%)	330 (19.5%)	126 (7.5%)	8 (0.5%)	31 (1.8%)	208 (12.3%)	37.1	226^th of 378 public high schools	40.2%		32.8	231^st of 352 public high schools	34.4%	5					17.9	33.6	44.5	47.4		29.2	$13,525	$707	$12,818
DeLaSalle Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3737 Troost Ave	Kansas City	64109	Jackson County	Delasalle Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 561-4445	206	11	18.8	98.5%	5 (2.4%)	189 (91.7%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	3.4	377^th of 378 public high schools	0.3%		2.1	352^nd of 352 public high schools	0.0%	25							11.4			6.1	$18,060	$4,252	$13,808
Northeast High	Public	9-12	415 S Van Brunt	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3300	697	42	16.6	100.0%	65 (9.3%)	317 (45.5%)	216 (31.0%)	87 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	6.7	357^th of 378 public high schools	5.6%		3.8	341^st of 352 public high schools	3.1%	16					16.0	9.8			18.0	7.7	$17,821	$3,606	$14,215

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