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#11 of 131 private schools in MS

Top 8% of private schools

Cross Creek Christian Academy

School · Olive Branch, MS

A private school in Olive Branch, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

4105 GOODMAN RD, Olive Branch, MS 38654

  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index60%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment112
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MS

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cross Creek Christian 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 Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,558/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olive Branch), 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

$99,481

Median home value

$284,400

Median rent

$1,570/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

85.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White47.3%
Black41.1%
Two or More5.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition3.44–120.3 mi1,663Compare →
Desoto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5PK–120.4 mi487Compare →
Northpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1PK–121.1 mi928Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Cross Creek Christian Academy is listed in Olive Branch, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cross Creek Christian Academy

Cross Creek Christian Academy is a private school in Olive Branch, MS, serving approximately 112 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 131 private schools in MS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Creek Christian Academy

What grades does Cross Creek Christian Academy serve?

Cross Creek Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Cross Creek Christian Academy?

Cross Creek Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Creek Christian Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cross Creek Christian Academy rank in MS?

Cross Creek Christian Academy ranks #11 of 131 private schools in MS.

What is Cross Creek Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Creek Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cross Creek Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Cross Creek Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cross Creek Christian Academy a religious school?

Cross Creek Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
112
Gender Split
41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
DeSoto County
Area population (ZIP 38654)
57,334
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
38.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 38654; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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