Summary:
Zip code 21231 in Baltimore, Maryland, is home to a single middle school, The Crossroads School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district.
The Crossroads School presents a mixed academic profile. The school's greatest strength is in English Language Arts (ELA), where 45% of students are proficient—far exceeding the district average of 32.9% and approaching the state average of 51.7%. However, math proficiency is a significant challenge, with only 13.1% of students proficient, which is nearly identical to the district's 13.3% and well below the state's 27.1%. This disparity is especially pronounced in 7th and 8th grades, where math proficiency drops to 8.2% and 11.1%, respectively. The school also struggles in 8th-grade science (13.8% proficient) and Algebra I (7.7% proficient). On a positive note, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 19.8%, which is dramatically lower than the district's 46.4% rate, indicating strong student engagement. The school's state ranking has improved slightly, moving from the 40th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 45th percentile in 2025-2026.
Despite spending a very high $31,737 per student, the school's math scores remain low, suggesting that a review of how funds are allocated could be beneficial. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 74.69% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. For parents, The Crossroads School offers a strong literacy program and a positive attendance culture, but families should be aware of the significant challenges in mathematics and science that require targeted support.
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