CROSS KEYS MIDDLE SCHOOL

CROSS KEYS MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II school district, located in FLORISSANT, MO with about 764 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, CROSS KEYS MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

CROSS KEYS MIDDLE School, located at 14205 Cougar Dr. in Florissant, Missouri, is a public school serving students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. As a middle school, it provides an educational environment tailored to early adolescents, typically focusing on the transition from elementary to high school by offering a blend of core academic instruction, exploratory electives, and extracurricular opportunities designed to support both intellectual and social-emotional growth.

The school operates as a central part of the local Florissant community, emphasizing the district’s mission to prepare students for academic success and future career paths. Like other schools in the Ferguson-Florissant district, Cross Keys focuses on fostering a structured learning environment, utilizing district-wide curricula to ensure students meet state standards. Through its various programs, the school strives to engage its diverse student body while maintaining a focus on building the foundational skills necessary for students to succeed as they eventually move on to high school.

For more information, contact CROSS KEYS MIDDLE at (314) 506-9700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.