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Crossroads Middle School

Public | 6 | 917 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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Posted today

This school is horrible. The staff is so irresponsible. Stay away from it. If it's possible, I would rate as 0 star!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 30, 2013

My Granddaughter has been there this year and she loved it, The teacher's were good to her. The only thing I have a problem with is the backpack on her back is so heavy. Anyone that is graced with going to school here will love it....


Posted April 24, 2013

Crossroads Middle School is THE WORST!!! I agree with Ms. Bethel. VERY DISORGANIZED, TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION AMONG STAFF AND WITH PARENTS. The teachers(some of them/not all) have a lack of respect for the children; however, they demand respect. Some of he rules are unrealistic! By far the worst school in the district I've ever encountered. We've been in the school district for 6 years....it's the school....not the kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2010

I'm a former student of CrossRoads and I have to say it- I loved that school! The people there were very friendly, and it was a nice, tranquil transition into real middle school. Everyone is given privliges that they have never head before, and you get to make new friends. Also, the classes there are very interesting and help you learn. There are also many activites to engage in after school- like orchestra and track intramurals.(of which I did both) I love this school- and it will always be one of my fond memories of my school days.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 3, 2010

I am a student at Crossroads and I love the school. As Ms. Bethel said, the school has the option for single gender classes which I am in. I love the concept of single gender and I have found that it helps me focas on schoolwork instead of other....distractions I guess you could say. Another thing Ms. Bethel mentioned was that classes seem to be smaller which I must say is not the truth. In fact, the average number of students in my regular classes(math, hla, science, and social studies), the averege number of students is 22. To me, thats a fairly good size. If you are considering this school, you would be wise to follow through with it. Another thing parents, the entire school is gated to protect your kids. Also there is security guard who moniters the school at all times. Overall I love the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2008

I would have to counter what Ms. Bethel says about CrossRoads Middle School. This is my second child at this school and 9th year in this school district. I've found nothing but competent, caring and superb teachers and administrators, esp. at CrossRoads. - submitted by Donald Kenney, Ph.D., M.A., B.S, a parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2005

The only great thing about this school is the single gender education as an option. The classes tend to be smaller. Very disorganized school. Not impressed at all and certainly not with this school district. I would recommend to anyone who attends this district to invest in a private school or home school.
—Submitted by Annette Bethel, B.A.,M.A.R.,S.T.M., a parent


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About these ratings

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.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

982 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

983 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

490 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

493 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

966 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
African-American65%
Asian88%
Hispanic70%
Multiracial78%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled34%
Not disabled87%
English language learners65%
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Math

All Students86%
Female89%
Male82%
African-American76%
Asian97%
Hispanic75%
Multiracial89%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled38%
Not disabled92%
English language learners77%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African-American57%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
Multiracial71%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals58%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled21%
Not disabled82%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African-American83%
Asian94%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial90%
White93%
Subsidized meals82%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled58%
Not disabled93%
English language learners88%
Proficient in English90%
Non-migrant90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

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English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

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Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

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U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

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2011

 
 
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2010

 
 
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2009

 
 
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Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 53%
Black 40% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 35%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6949 St Andrews Rd
Columbia, SC 29212
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Phone: (803) 732-8300

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