CROSS ROADS J H

109 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cross Roads Junior High is a public school located in Malakoff, Texas, serving as a key component of the Cross Roads Independent School District (CRISD). Situated along Highway 59, the school plays a vital role in the rural community, providing a foundational educational environment for students in the middle school grades. As part of a smaller school district, Cross Roads Junior High typically emphasizes a close-knit campus culture where students receive more personalized attention compared to larger, urban school systems.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum that focuses on core academic subjects, while also fostering social and extracurricular development. Being part of the Cross Roads community, the school reflects a focus on traditional values and school spirit, often acting as a bridge between elementary education and the district’s high school programs. Its location in Malakoff places it within a supportive, community-centered environment that prioritizes student engagement and academic growth.

109

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CROSS ROADS J H
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Two or More	4

White
85 (78.0 %)
Hispanic
17 (15.6 %)
Two or More
4 (3.7 %)
Black
3 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CROSS ROADS ISD
Phone:	(903)489-2667
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 40

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 42