CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL

CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the CROSSROADS CHARTER SCHOOLS school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 229 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Crossroads Academy of Quality Hill is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is part of the Crossroads Charter Schools network, which is known for its rigorous academic curriculum and a strong emphasis on community engagement. The Quality Hill campus is specifically designed to integrate the urban environment into the learning process, utilizing the city as an extended classroom to foster civic responsibility and real-world problem-solving skills among its diverse student body.

The school places a significant priority on a holistic educational approach, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts, physical education, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining smaller class sizes and focusing on individualized instruction, Crossroads Academy aims to close achievement gaps and prepare students for success in competitive high school programs. Its mission is deeply rooted in the belief that an excellent education should be accessible to all children, regardless of their background, provided they are committed to the school's high expectations for character and academic excellence.

For more information, contact CROSSROADS - QUALITY HILL at (816) 221-3191 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.