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Crossroad Academy

Charter | PK-8 | 325 students

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Posted October 9, 2012

In my opinion, Crossroad Academy is the best school in Gadsden County. I have three girls and all attended CACS. My only regards are that they don't have a high school. A PROUD Scorpion Parent for the last 13+ years. Prayerfully they will get a high school before my last daughter have to leave in 2014. Go Scorpions Go!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2009

Crossroad is a great school and I am a 7th grader who attends the school.Every parents child should attend CACS because you can get a good education and you will have alot of fun while learning. By:KaMilah A. Wiggins
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 20, 2007

Crossroad Academy is indeed the premier school in Gadsden County. The school's mission to educate with a business empahsis certainly impacts students beyond the basics and gives real-life lessons that students can take with them. I can see the school's effotrs to make students competitive beyond FCAT and strives to motivate students to become 'college bound competitive.' The school is advanced.


Posted July 15, 2007

Crossroad Academy is a school of excellence, where students not only learn, but their lives are transformed. We boast of great teachers, rigorous curriculum, and growing parental support. One of our sixth grade students made a perfect FCAT score in Reading, just to name one of the accomplishments that sets us apart from other schools. I am a proud teacher and parent of an excelling Crossroad Academy Charter school scorpion.
—Submitted by Anastasia Freeman, a teacher


Posted October 5, 2006

I'm a parent of a student at Crossroad Academy and this is her first year and she is a kindergartner and she be so excited about the things she learns in school I think she is more advanced now since she attends Crossroad Academy.
—Submitted by yakeesta peterson, a parent


Posted October 12, 2005

My child is involved in pre-K. She seems very, very excited about learning. She takes learning seriously at age 5. She wants to continue learning even after the school day has ended.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2004

Crossroad Academy Charter School is a school of excellence. Being that I just graduated from Crossroad I know exactly what I'm talking about. Crossroad defines themselves as a school of business & industry. They are truly representing their name. CACS' theme for last school term was Think Success. Imagine Future. Achieve Goals! They will do whatever it takes to make sure that each student meets promotion requirements. Now that I'm attending EGHS I can proudly take Crossroad with me mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. I miss all of my faculty and staff members very much. Hopefully they will receive this review.
—Submitted by Jasmine Barnes, a former student


Posted June 29, 2003

I would not recommend this school to anyone who values their childrens education. Although my childrens FCAT scores improved I not reenrolling them for a second school years. After last term all the great middle school teachers have left for other assignments.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 58% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 46% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 83% 23%
Hispanic 14% 25%
Multiracial 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
White 0% 46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 16N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 69%N/A65%
Master's degree 31%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 1%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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635 Strong Rd
Quincy, FL 32351
Phone: (850) 875-9626

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