Summary:
Cross Keys Middle is a public middle school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 625 students. The school is part of the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District, which is ranked 329 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Cross Keys Middle consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools, with low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 9.3% of 7th-grade students and 10% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.6% and 30.6%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, White, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, Cross Keys Middle has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.7% to 52.6% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages.
Compared to nearby schools, Steam Academy Middle School, which is also part of the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 5 middle schools in Missouri and significantly outperforming Cross Keys Middle and the district as a whole. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Cross Keys Middle, ranging from $10,667 to $24,112 in recent years, the school's persistent underperformance suggests that simply increasing resources may not be enough to address the root causes of the school's challenges. Addressing the complex issues facing Cross Keys Middle will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving teaching and learning, strengthening family and community engagement, and providing targeted support and interventions for struggling students.
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Detail:
Public 7-8
District:
Ferguson-Florissant R-II
SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,849
Students who attend Cross Keys Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Cross Keys Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2
Number of students: 677
Racial breakdown:
African American:
89.1%
White:
4.7%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Hispanic:
2.2%
Asian:
0.1%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%
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