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Crossroads Middle School
Middle School · Carroll County Public Schools
45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
6th – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
7.3 / 10
Strong
About Crossroads Middle School
Crossroads Middle School is a public middle school in Westminster, MD, part of the Carroll County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 14 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1. Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math and 19% in reading/language arts, 32 points below the state average.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $102,835, where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 14 students, Crossroads Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1, Crossroads Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Address
- 45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster, MD 21157
- Website
- carrollk12.org/alt
- Phone
- (410) 751-3691
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores MD MCAP (2024-25)
Based on 7 test records from MD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 10% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 25% (2019) to 16.7% (2025).
Location
45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster, MD 21157
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Crossroads Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. GERSTELL ACADEMY (rated 7.3/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Finksburg). Another option is Westminster West Middle (rated 5.8/10, 3.3 miles away). Additionally, Westminster East Middle (rated 5.4/10, 2.8 miles away). For more schools in Westminster, see our Westminster schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible Student Support Westminster | 0.0 mi | 4.0 |
| Gateway School Westminster | 0.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Robert Moton Elementary Westminster | 0.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Westminster High Westminster | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Friendship Valley Elementary Westminster | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| PRIDE School Westminster | 1.0 mi | — |
| Carroll Springs School Westminster | 1.8 mi | — |
| Post Secondary Program Westminster | 1.8 mi | 5.8 |
| CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM Westminster | 1.9 mi | — |
| Winters Mill High Westminster | 2.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Westminster East Middle Westminster | 2.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Cranberry Station Elementary Westminster | 2.8 mi | 7.6 |
| William Winchester Elementary Westminster | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Westminster West Middle Westminster | 3.3 mi | 5.8 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Westminster | 3.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Westminster Elementary Westminster | 3.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Sandymount Elementary Finksburg | 3.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Mechanicsville Elementary Sykesville | 5.3 mi | 7.6 |
| GERSTELL ACADEMY Finksburg | 4.9 mi | 7.3 |
| CARROLL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Westminster | 6.0 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 21157 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,835
Median Home Value
$394,100
Median Rent
$1,236/mo
Population
40,191
College Educated
37.2%
Homeownership
75.9%
Avg Commute
31.2 min
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Median Age
41.8
Community Profile
The community surrounding Crossroads Middle School has a median household income of $102,835. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $394,100, with a median rent of $1,236/month. The local poverty rate of 7.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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|---|---|
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| CASSELMAN VALLEY SCHOOL Grantsville, MD | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Crossroads Middle School
What grades does Crossroads Middle School serve?
Crossroads Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Crossroads Middle School?
Crossroads Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Middle School is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Crossroads Middle School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Crossroads Middle School has 20.0% math proficiency and 19.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Crossroads Middle School a charter school?
No, Crossroads Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crossroads Middle School a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Middle School?
78.6% of students at Crossroads Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (2,308/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Westminster). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 78.6%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Phone
- (410) 751-3691
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Carroll County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 26,123
- Schools in District
- 44
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,548
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