- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
Crossroads Center
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 87/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240012001649
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Center earns 87/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 87
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Center ranks #1 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240012001649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Crossroads Center shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-30.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 240012001649 · Baltimore, MD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 1.7:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 87
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundalk High (2,087 students)
Crossroads Center shrank from 30 students in 2022-23 to 21 in 2023-24 (-30.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundalk High
Dundalk High
2,087 students
- Perry Hall Hig
Perry Hall High
2,012 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High
1,922 students
- Kenwood High
Kenwood High
1,900 students
- Dulaney High
Dulaney High
1,889 students
- This school 32
Crossroads Center
32 students
What this shows Crossroads Center reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Center compares
Crossroads Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.7:1 | ▼ 88% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 50% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
1.7:1
students per teacher
- 88% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,666
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 8 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 118.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
White 15.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Crossroads Center is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore County Public Schools reports $18,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundalk High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Hall High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dulaney High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Baltimore
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Perry Hall Middle
Standard public school
1,582 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Middle
Standard public school
1,064 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Arbutus Middle
Standard public school
974 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Pikesville Middle
Standard public school
943 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Golden Ring Middle
Standard public school
903 students 17:1 students per teacher
Parkville Middle
Standard public school
900 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~32 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Center
How many students attend Crossroads Center?
Crossroads Center has 32 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 30 (2022-23) → 21 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Center is 1.7:1, which is 88% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 89% 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 Crossroads Center?
73.3% of students at Crossroads Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Center?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Center is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Center?
Crossroads Center has a Resource Investment Index of 87/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads Center rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Center ranks #1 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Baltimore on the city page.
What other schools are in Baltimore County Public Schools?
Besides Crossroads Center, Baltimore County Public Schools also operates Dundalk High (2,087 students), Perry Hall High (2,012 students), and Woodlawn High (1,922 students). See the Baltimore County Public Schools district page for the complete list.