Serving 21 students in grades 7-8, Crossroads Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads Center's student population of 21 students has declined by 88% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Crossroads Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1206 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
62%
33%
White
24%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Center's ranking?
Crossroads Center is ranked #1206 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Crossroads Center often compared to?
Crossroads Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ridgely Middle School, Dulaney High School, Crossroads Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Center?
21 students attend Crossroads Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Crossroads Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads Center?
Crossroads Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossroads Center offer ?
Crossroads Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crossroads Center part of?
Crossroads Center is part of Baltimore County School District.
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