Cross Roads ISD School District
School District · Malakoff, Texas
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,961
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,961
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating Cross Roads ISD?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cross Roads ISD as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cross Roads J H
Malakoff · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cross Roads H S
Malakoff · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cross Roads EL
Malakoff · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#91 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,961
+$993 vs Texas median
District size
562 students
Smaller than Texas median
The short answer
Cross Roads ISD ranks #91 of 899 Texas districts by overall school rating. Cross Roads ISD's schools with real test data average 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cross Roads J H (9.4/10), Cross Roads H S (9.3/10), and Cross Roads EL (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cross Roads ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cross Roads ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cross Roads J H | 9.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Cross Roads H S | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Cross Roads EL | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cross Roads ISD
Cross Roads ISD is a Malakoff, Texas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 562 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $13,961 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Cross Roads ISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cross Roads J H, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Cross Roads ISD students show an average math proficiency of 74.7% and ELA proficiency of 70.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cross Roads ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cross Roads ISD with test data.
Schools in Cross Roads ISD
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Malakoff
- Total Enrollment
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cross Roads ISD?
Cross Roads ISD has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cross Roads ISD?
The average composite rating for Cross Roads ISD is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cross Roads ISD?
Cross Roads ISD spends $13,961 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cross Roads ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cross Roads ISD is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cross Roads ISD?
Cross Roads J H is the highest-rated school in Cross Roads ISD with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Cross Roads ISD?
Across schools in Cross Roads ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cross Roads ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Cross Roads ISD has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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