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#849 of 873 private schools in PA

Cross Road School

Middle School · Meyersdale, PA

A private middle school in Meyersdale, PA serving grades 1st – 8th.

Private

115 NIVERTON RD, Meyersdale, PA 15552

  • 18.5:1 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 PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.2 / 10
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School Day Length5.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,044
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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Enrollment37
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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 PA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cross Road School 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,821

Median home value

$128,800

Median rent

$681/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

79.3%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Niverton SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–81.0 mi17Compare →
Niverton SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–81.0 mi17Compare →
Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.91–121.5 mi53Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cross Road School is listed in Meyersdale, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cross Road School

Cross Road School is a private middle school in Meyersdale, PA, serving approximately 37 students in grades 1st-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #849 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Road School

What grades does Cross Road School serve?

Cross Road School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.

How many students attend Cross Road School?

Cross Road School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Road School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Road School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cross Road School rank in PA?

Cross Road School ranks #849 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Cross Road School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Road School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cross Road School a private school?

Yes, Cross Road School is a private coeducational school with a Amish 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 Road School a religious school?

Cross Road School has a Amish religious affiliation.

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

Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
37
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Amish
School Day
5.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Somerset County
Area population (ZIP 15552)
5,551
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
44.4
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 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 15552; 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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