Crossroads Academy – Quality Hill

Public Charter • K-5
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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.

Tuition: NO Tuition
Transportation provided
Before and After-Care Available
Participating SchoolAppKC School

Points of Pride

As part of our vision of preparing students who have a positive impact on their family, their community and the world, our students have participated in and organized multiple service projects over the years!
Crossroads Charter Schools utilize the downtown neighborhood as an extended campus for learning, taking a minimum of 7 learning expeditions each year!
Crossroads Charter Schools was named the 2017 Charter School of the Year by the Missouri Charter Public School Association.

Crossroads Academy – Quality Hill

1080 Washington Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
816-221-3191
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Website: http://qh.crossroadsschoolskc.org/
Admissions: Morgan Butler
mbutler@crossroadsschoolskc.org
Apply to Crossroads
Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
Crossroads Academy - Quality Hill

School Details

Year Established: 2016
Total Enrollment: 259
School Type: Public Charter
Sponsor: Kansas City Public Schools
School Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Tuition

Tuition: NO Tuition

Demographics

14%
Receive Special Ed Services
8%
English Language Learners

Specialized Programs

    Arts Programs

    • Visual Arts
    • Vocal Music

    Sports Programs

      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.

        Application Open: November 11, 2023
        Application Close: March 1, 2024
        Kindergarten Cutoff: September 1
        Residence:

        Students must live within the KCPS boundaries.

        Priority is given to those who live or work within the Greater Downtown Area (State Line to Prospect, Missouri River to 39th St.), but all are welcome and encouraged to apply.

        How to Apply

        Crossroads Academy – Quality Hill 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.

        Note: If they do not have space, you may choose to remain on their waiting list.

        Admission Preferences

        • Siblings
        • Geographic
        • Employee
        Apply to Crossroads
        Apply: http://www.schoolappkc.org
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        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

        61%

        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

        27%

        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

        On Track

        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).

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