Below Average
#2749 of 3,192 schools in MI
Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Elementary School · Crossroads Charter Academy · Big Rapids, MI
A charter elementary school in Big Rapids, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
215 NORTH STATE ST, Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Math 22% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 26% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crossroads Charter Academy K5 score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crossroads Charter Academy K5 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,832/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Rapids), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,803
Median home value
$179,600
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peters Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Brookside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Riverview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crossroads Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,552NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is listed in Crossroads Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crossroads Charter Academy K5
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is a public elementary school in Big Rapids, MI, part of Crossroads Charter Academy, serving approximately 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,749 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crossroads Charter Academy K5
What grades does Crossroads Charter Academy K5 serve?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has an enrollment of approximately 146 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroads Charter Academy K5 rank in MI?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 ranks #2,749 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Crossroads Charter Academy K5's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Charter Academy K5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crossroads Charter Academy K5 a charter school?
Yes, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crossroads Charter Academy K5 a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Charter Academy K5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Charter Academy K5?
74.0% of students at Crossroads Charter Academy K5 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mecosta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (231) 796-6589
- Area population (ZIP 49307)
- 18,063
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 49307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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