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#79 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 1% in state

Cross Roads H S

High School · Cross Roads ISD · Malakoff, TX

A Cross Roads ISD high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

14434 FM 59, Malakoff, TX 75148

  • Math 72% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 68% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+28.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$13,961
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Cross Roads H S score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency72%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
72%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

41.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cross Roads H S 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated746/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$59,923

Median home value

$159,100

Median rent

$838/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

76%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cross Roads ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cross Roads H S is listed in CROSS ROADS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cross Roads H S

Cross Roads H S is a public high school in Malakoff, TX, part of Cross Roads ISD, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Cross Roads H S

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Cross Roads High School is a 2A public high school situated in unincorporated Cross Roads, approximately eight miles south of Malakoff, Texas 1. The institution is part of the Cross Roads Independent School District, which is located in southern Henderson County 1. It is frequently referred to as Malakoff Cross Roads 1. In 2011, the Texas Education Agency rated the school as 'Academically Acceptable' 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cross Roads H S

What grades does Cross Roads H S serve?

Cross Roads H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cross Roads H S?

Cross Roads H S has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads H S is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cross Roads H S rank in TX?

Cross Roads H S ranks #79 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Cross Roads H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Cross Roads H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Cross Roads H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cross Roads H S has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cross Roads H S a charter school?

No, Cross Roads H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cross Roads H S a Title I school?

No, Cross Roads H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cross Roads H S?

41.2% of students at Cross Roads H S 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Henderson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 75148)
5,944
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
51.1
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 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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75148; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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