About This School
The Crossroads School is located in Baltimore, MD and is one of 89 middle schools in Baltimore City Public Schools School District. It is a charter school that serves 152 students in grades 6-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
The Crossroads School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See The Crossroads School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, The Crossroads School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Crossroads School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
The Crossroads School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See The Crossroads School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, The Crossroads School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Crossroads School's students and teachers. more
Baltimore City Public Schools District Spending
$14,201Per Pupil
The Baltimore City Public Schools spends $14,201 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Baltimore City Public Schools District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Seton Academy 0.3 miles | n/a | |
| City Springs Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Baltimore Freedom Academy 0.5 miles |  |
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| Kennedy Krieger School 0.8 miles | n/a | |
| Federal Hill Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Charter School
- Grades 6-8
- Baltimore City Public Schools School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
The Crossroads School802 South Caroline St
Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 685-0295
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Test Scores
About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 152
59%
41%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, The Crossroads School had 89% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
92%
Hispanic
4%
White
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, The Crossroads School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Baltimore, MD
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Baltimore | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,078 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 36 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 24% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.42 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 66%/33% |
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