- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grand Rapids, MI
Crossroads Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262595006241
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #14 of 16
- middle schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Middle School ranks #14 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Northview Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262595006241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Crossroads Middle School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 262595006241 · Grand Rapids, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 16.9:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (1,078 students)
Crossroads Middle School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 453 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
1,078 students
- This school
Crossroads Middle School
472 students
- Highlands Scho
Highlands School
445 students
- East Oakview E 371
East Oakview Elementary School
371 students
- North Oakview 346
North Oakview Elementary School
346 students
- West Oakview E 240
West Oakview Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Crossroads Middle School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Middle School compares
Crossroads Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 12% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 8.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Crossroads Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Northview Public Schools reports $14,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Oakview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Grand Rapids
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Middle School
How many students attend Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has 472 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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?
47.8% of students at Crossroads Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads Middle School rank among middle schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Middle School ranks #14 of 16 middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Northview Public Schools?
Besides Crossroads Middle School, Northview Public Schools also operates Northview High School (1,078 students), Highlands School (445 students), and East Oakview Elementary School (371 students). See the Northview Public Schools district page for the complete list.