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#1564 of 2,221 schools in MO
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
High School · Crossroads Charter Schools · Kansas City, MO
A charter high school in Kansas City, MO where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
816 BROADWAY, Kansas City, MO 64105
- Math 26% vs MO 41% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Crossroads Preparatory Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crossroads Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$65,435
Median home value
$228,400
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
69.2%
Homeownership
13.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Centers High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Lincoln College Prep.Enrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| Alternative Resource Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 2.3 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & ScienceEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 8–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,005 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Crossroads Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,924NCES 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 Preparatory Academy is listed in CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crossroads Preparatory Academy
Crossroads Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Kansas City, MO, part of Crossroads Charter Schools, serving approximately 414 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crossroads Preparatory Academy
What grades does Crossroads Preparatory Academy serve?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Preparatory Academy is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroads Preparatory Academy rank in MO?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy ranks #1,564 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Crossroads Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads Preparatory Academy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Crossroads Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Crossroads Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crossroads Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Preparatory Academy?
50.5% of students at Crossroads Preparatory 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.8%
- Phone
- (816) 221-3191
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 64105)
- 5,783
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments / 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 64105; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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