Serving 406 students in grades 7-12, Crossroads Preparatory Academy 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 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Crossroads Preparatory Academy's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Crossroads Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy is 0.66, 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
#1858 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
31%
9%
Black
48%
15%
White
13%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy is ranked #1858 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Crossroads Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Crossroads Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Springs South High School, Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Crossroads Preparatory Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
406 students attend Crossroads Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Crossroads Preparatory Academy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crossroads Preparatory Academy offer ?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Preparatory Academy part of?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy is part of Crossroads Charter Schools.
In what neighborhood is Crossroads Preparatory Academy located?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy is located in the Quality Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Quality Hill.
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