Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Crossroad Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroad Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Crossroad Academy's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossroad Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroad Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1960 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
67%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroad Academy's ranking?
Crossroad Academy is ranked #1960 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crossroad Academy often compared to?
Crossroad Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carter Parramore Academy, Gadsden Central Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroad Academy?
The graduation rate of Crossroad Academy is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crossroad Academy?
553 students attend Crossroad Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Crossroad Academy students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroad Academy?
Crossroad Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossroad Academy offer ?
Crossroad Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Crossroad Academy part of?
Crossroad Academy is part of Gadsden School District.
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