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#2379 of 3,778 schools in FL
Crossroad Academy
School · Gadsden · Quincy, FL
A Gadsden charter school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
470 STRONG RD, Quincy, FL 32351
- Math 45% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Crossroad Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crossroad Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,219
Median home value
$119,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 2 | Compare → |
| Head Start ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK | 1.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Gadsden Central AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Bold Step Infant CareEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gadsden
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crossroad Academy is listed in GADSDEN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crossroad Academy
Crossroad Academy is a public school in Quincy, FL, part of Gadsden, serving approximately 536 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,379 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crossroad Academy
What grades does Crossroad Academy serve?
Crossroad Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Crossroad Academy?
Crossroad Academy has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroad Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroad Academy is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroad Academy rank in FL?
Crossroad Academy ranks #2,379 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Crossroad Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroad Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Crossroad Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroad Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crossroad Academy a charter school?
Yes, Crossroad Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crossroad Academy a Title I school?
No, Crossroad Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroad Academy?
80.2% of students at Crossroad Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Gadsden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (850) 875-9626
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 32351)
- 16,808
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32351; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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