Serving 404 students in grades 7-8, Crossroads Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Crossroads Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Crossroads Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Crossroads Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1158 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Crossroads Middle School is ranked #1158 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Middle School?
404 students attend Crossroads Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Crossroads Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossroads Middle School offer ?
Crossroads Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Middle School part of?
Crossroads Middle School is part of Northview School District.
In what neighborhood is Crossroads Middle School located?
Crossroads Middle School is located in the Northview neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 3 other public schools located in Northview.
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