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Crossroads School

Public | PK-6 | 774 students

 

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Posted April 9, 2011

I LOVE crossroads elementary. They make every child feel very special, and will sit and spend time with you one on one, like children need at that tender age. I attended this school, and going through the hardest of times, I was always drawn out to feel on top of every one else. This is the best school of every school I've been through, and has definitely been the one to make me feel, the most important, the most likely to achieve my goals, and help me want to strive for more. Crossroads Elementary is an overly-exceptional school.


Posted June 21, 2010

My son has went to Crossroads from K- 2nd. He's now going into 3rd. I haven't had any problems w/ the school. My son is an A-B student. All the teachers he's had have been wonderful. Mrs. Beers is doing a wonderful job. As far as "drama" I've not seen any. It's up to us parents to make sure our kids know how to act in school and out. No we can't hold their hand all the time but it's up to us to teach them right from wrong. Can't depend on others for that! Keep up the great work Mrs. Beers!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

Wow im really surprised by what parents have wrote my son has went to scholl from pre-k-4th grade hes about to go into 5th i havent had any problems at all he is learning well... And for mrs.Beers shes not as bad as they r saying at all!!! its not a bad school as for the drama dont make none and there wont be any!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2010

The school is not up to any standards compared to the school my child attended before. My child has lost any desire to learn or attend school. My child has been dumbed down coming to this state. Her teacher is a lazy person and expects them to 'figure it out' as part of her core fore teaching. In the state of Texas, students are taught and not expected to have prior knowledge. Horrible teacher and school all together.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2009

The principal is worthless, and she is so afraid of some parents she bends the rules for some and not others...I hate that my youngest has to even go there, the drama is ridiculous.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
86%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
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2008

 
 
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Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students83%
Female students85%
Male students81%
Black students74%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant83%

History and Social Science

All Students88%
Female students84%
Male students92%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities80%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant88%

Math

All Students70%
Female students67%
Male students72%
Black students60%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students72%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English69%
Not migrant70%

Science

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students96%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students86%
Female students86%
Male students87%
Black students86%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students90%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant86%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female students46%
Male students66%
Black students47%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students69%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English56%
Not migrant56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students96%
Male students84%
Black students87%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students88%
Female students98%
Male students78%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White students91%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English89%
Not migrant88%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female students86%
Male students75%
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant80%

Science

All Students95%
Female students95%
Male students95%
Black students91%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 64% 26%
White 26% 57%
Hispanic 7% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Mary Beers

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone: (757) 531-3050

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