- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malakoff, TX
Cross Roads J H
Federal NCES profile for Cross Roads J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481584006387
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Roads J H earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Malakoff · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Roads J H has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Roads J H ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Malakoff, TX.
School address
District: Cross Roads Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481584006387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Cross Roads J H shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481584006387 · Malakoff, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 9.8:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross Roads El (288 students)
Cross Roads J H shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.6 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cross Roads J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cross Roads El
Cross Roads El
288 students
- Cross Roads H
Cross Roads H S
162 students
- This school 108
Cross Roads J H
108 students
What this shows Cross Roads J H reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Roads J H compares
Cross Roads J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Cross Roads J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cross Roads Isd reports $13,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Roads J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Roads H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Roads J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Roads J H
How many students attend Cross Roads J H?
Cross Roads J H has 108 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malakoff, TX. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads J H is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Roads J H?
57.8% of students at Cross Roads J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Roads J H?
The largest demographic group at Cross Roads J H is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Malakoff, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Roads J H?
Cross Roads J H has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cross Roads J H rank among public schools in Malakoff?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Roads J H ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Malakoff, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Malakoff on the city page.
What other schools are in Cross Roads Isd?
Besides Cross Roads J H, Cross Roads Isd also operates Cross Roads El (288 students) and Cross Roads H S (162 students). See the Cross Roads Isd district page for the complete list.