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#3736 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Crossroads Alternative Education Center
School · Los Banos Unified
929 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
23.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher
23.5:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,736 of 9,539
In Los Banos
#3 of 16
public schools
In district
#3 of 16
Los Banos Unified
Academic growth
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Crossroads Alternative Education Center
Crossroads Alternative Education Center is a public school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified. Crossroads Alternative Education Center serves approximately 188 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Crossroads Alternative Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,736 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Crossroads Alternative Education Center show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 188 students, Crossroads Alternative Education Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Crossroads Alternative Education Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Crossroads Alternative Education Center runs 23.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Crossroads Alternative Education Center — Students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Crossroads Alternative Education Center Compares
See how Crossroads Alternative Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
929 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, CA 93635
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crossroads Alternative Education Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. Romero Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 8.9 miles away, in nearby Santa Nella), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Grasslands Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Westside Union Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Banos, see our Los Banos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Miller Elementary Los Banos | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Creekside Junior High Los Banos | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Los Banos | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Valley Los Banos Community Merced | 0.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Westside Union Elementary Los Banos | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Los Banos Elementary Los Banos | 1.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Lorena Falasco Elementary Los Banos | 1.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Los Banos High Los Banos | 1.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Los Banos Adventist Christian School Los Banos | 1.7 mi | — |
| San Luis High (Continuation) Los Banos | 1.6 mi | 3.6 |
| LOS BANOS ADVENTIST SCHOOL Los Banos | 1.7 mi | — |
| R. M. Miano Elementary Los Banos | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| Transitional Kindergarten Center Los Banos | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Mercey Springs Elementary Los Banos | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Los Banos Junior High Los Banos | 2.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Grasslands Elementary Los Banos | 2.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Pacheco High Los Banos | 3.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Volta Elementary Los Banos | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Charleston Elementary Los Banos | 5.4 mi | 5.2 |
| Romero Elementary Santa Nella | 8.9 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93635 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,666
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
Population
49,232
College Educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Avg Commute
51.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
30.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crossroads Alternative Education Center
What grades does Crossroads Alternative Education Center serve?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Alternative Education Center is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroads Alternative Education Center rank in CA?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center ranks #3,736 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Crossroads Alternative Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads Alternative Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads Alternative Education Center has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crossroads Alternative Education Center a charter school?
No, Crossroads Alternative Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crossroads Alternative Education Center a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Alternative Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Alternative Education Center?
75.5% of students at Crossroads Alternative Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.5%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (209) 826-4013
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
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District
Los Banos Unified- District Enrollment
- 11,057
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,419
- District Rank
- #3 of 16
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