Enrollment
13
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, MD
Crossroads Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240021001694
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Middle School earns 58/100 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 3
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.3:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossroads Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossroads Middle School
Crossroads Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Westminster, Maryland, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.3:1, Crossroads Middle School is leaner than roughly 99% of Maryland schools and 77% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Maryland schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
The surrounding Carroll County Public Schools spends $15,757 per pupil, 23% below the Maryland average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 4 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 13 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Westminster's middle schools, it stands alongside Westminster West Middle (923 students): Crossroads Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students) and Manchester Valley High (1,339 students) alongside Crossroads Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crossroads Middle School compares
Crossroads Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.3:1 | ▼ 77% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
3.3:1
students per teacher
- 77% below state mean
Top 1% in Maryland - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Crossroads Middle School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County Public Schools, which includes Crossroads Middle School.
$15,757
Per student
-23%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crossroads Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Westminster
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Middle School
How many students attend Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has 13 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, MD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School is 3.3:1, which is 77% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 79% 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 Middle School?
70.0% of students at Crossroads Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Middle School is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Crossroads Middle School rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Westminster, 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 Westminster on the city page.
Is Crossroads Middle School a good school?
Crossroads Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Crossroads Middle School, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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