Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crossroads - Central Street ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads - Central Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads - Central Street's student population of 355 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Navy and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossroads - Central Street ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads - Central Street is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1467 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
55%
15%
White
16%
67%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads - Central Street's ranking?
Crossroads - Central Street is ranked #1467 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Crossroads - Central Street often compared to?
Crossroads - Central Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Academie Lafayette Cherry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Crossroads - Central Street?
355 students attend Crossroads - Central Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Crossroads - Central Street students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads - Central Street?
Crossroads - Central Street has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crossroads - Central Street offer ?
Crossroads - Central Street offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads - Central Street part of?
Crossroads - Central Street is part of Crossroads Charter Schools.
In what neighborhood is Crossroads - Central Street located?
Crossroads - Central Street is located in the Library District neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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