Crossroads School serves 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads School's student population of 49 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crossroads School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
27%
33%
Black
39%
15%
White
22%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Crossroads School?
49 students attend Crossroads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Crossroads School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads School?
Crossroads School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Crossroads School offer ?
Crossroads School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Crossroads School part of?
Crossroads School is part of Union County Educational Services Commission School District.
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