Public Charter • K-6
Crossroads Academy – Central Street
Our Mission
Crossroads Charter Schools prepare and inspire students to build a better tomorrow by providing an academically rigorous K-12 education in a creative, collaborative, community-focused environment.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
11%
Receive Special Ed Services
5%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
Electives
- Choir
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
Sports Programs
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
Clubs & Activities
Social Services
- BackSnack Program
- Learning Support Specialists
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
- Uniform Closet
Family Engagement
- Classroom Volunteers
- Evening Family Events
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Parent-Community Association
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Crossroads is one of the Kansas City charter schools working together to simplify their initial application process into one easy application – SchoolAppKC – that you can fill out on any electronic device.
Admission Preferences
- Siblings
- Geographic
- Employee
Apply to Crossroads
Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
70%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
32%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
On Track
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
Exceeding
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Jennifer Bergmann, Crossroads Parent
We have been parents of a scholar at Crossroads Academy Central for the past three year. Our son has attended Kindergarten through the Second grade and we have been very pleased with the Mission the Leadership, Administrators and, above all, the teachers. The knowledge and scholarship that the teachers bring as well as the dedication to the individual students is excellent. We chose this school for its commitment to inclusion, diversity and focus upon academics, especially in science. Parents are encouraged to participate in every aspect of the school and this creates a community and an open dialogue with teachers and administrators.
One of the best aspects of this school is the commitment to providing a framework for learning, but also of student discipline, not only in academics, but in respect for themselves, their teachers, and each other. Students wear uniforms, which I was initially opposed to, but have found it to be a very positive tool that eliminates distraction and drama. The scholars have access to remedial instruction as needed as well as talented reading and other specialty instructors.
The extended day offers scholars a chance to pursue “passion projects” where they can use multimedia to explore something that they are passionate about. All students have access to technology and learning programs on iPads, which also teaches them responsibility for the property and appropriate behavior when utilizing the technology. The location of the school, directly in the downtown area, offers the students a school in a busy metropolitan setting and access to amenities such as the KC Public Library, The KC Symphony, Union Station, and The Folly Theater.