- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltimore, MD
The Crossroads School
Federal NCES profile for The Crossroads School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240009001291Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Crossroads School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #3 of 27
- middle schools in Baltimore · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Crossroads School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Crossroads School ranks #3 of 27 middle schools in Baltimore, MD.
School address
District: Baltimore City Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240009001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
The Crossroads School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 240009001291 · Baltimore, MD Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
162 enr · 12.5:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students)
The Crossroads School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
The Crossroads School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mergenthaler V
Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High
1,714 students
- Baltimore Poly
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
1,632 students
- Baltimore City
Baltimore City College
1,470 students
- Kipp Harmony A
Kipp Harmony Academy
1,399 students
- Roland Park El
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
1,371 students
- This school 162
The Crossroads School
162 students
What this shows The Crossroads School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Crossroads School compares
The Crossroads School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 36% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maryland - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
White 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, The Crossroads School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baltimore City Public Schools reports $22,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Crossroads School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore Polytechnic Institute | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baltimore City College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Harmony Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roland Park Elementary/Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Crossroads School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,632
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Crossroads School
How many students attend The Crossroads School?
The Crossroads School has 162 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltimore, MD. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Crossroads School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Crossroads School is 12.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 20% 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 The Crossroads School?
66.7% of students at The Crossroads School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Crossroads School?
The largest demographic group at The Crossroads School is African American at 67.3% of enrollment, in Baltimore, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Crossroads School?
The Crossroads School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 The Crossroads School rank among middle schools in Baltimore?
By Resource Investment Index, The Crossroads School ranks #3 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 City Public Schools?
Besides The Crossroads School, Baltimore City Public Schools also operates Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical High (1,714 students), Baltimore Polytechnic Institute (1,632 students), and Baltimore City College (1,470 students). See the Baltimore City Public Schools district page for the complete list.