CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL

126 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Crossroads Middle School, located in Meridian, Idaho, is part of the West Ada School District. It serves as a specialized educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more flexible or alternative approach to learning compared to the traditional middle school model. The school focuses on fostering a smaller, more personalized academic setting where educators can work closely with students to address their specific educational, social, and emotional needs.

The school’s mission centers on providing a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to develop the necessary academic skills and personal accountability to succeed. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio and offering targeted interventions, Crossroads aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, and prepare for a successful transition into high school. Its presence in Meridian reflects the district's commitment to providing diverse learning pathways to ensure that all students have the resources they need to thrive.

126

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSSROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	25
Black	1
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
91 (72.2 %)
Hispanic
25 (19.8 %)
Two or More
7 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4275
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 40