Moving to the next grade level is always exciting for children, but shifting from elementary to middle school is challenging. At CrossRoads Intermediate School, home of the Cougars, it’s all about the sixth grade experience as students learn to navigate multiple classrooms, teachers and schedules.
Because this school enrolls only sixth graders, the staff and teachers focus on helping students transition not only to middle school but also to adolescence. Teams and small learning communities encourage group interaction while providing more individualized learning in math, language arts, social studies and science. Elective classes include visual and performing arts, band, chorus, drama, physical education and yearbook. A Careers in Technology course allows students to gain experience with topics like Google apps, computer programming and web design. Each CrossRoads Intermediate student also receives a district-issued Chromebook for school use.
Outside of core academics, there’s plenty of time for extracurricular activities. Honors orchestra, band and chorus offer students a creative outlet, and several academic clubs, a student council and science and math competitions give students opportunities to develop leadership and critical thinking skills.
CrossRoads Intermediate
Public Elementary, Middle School
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Grade 6
6949 Saint Andrews Rd,
Columbia, SC
Lexington-Richland School District No. 5
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Niche Grade
B-
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.7%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
281:1
Student Diversity
Male
53%
Female
47%
Black
46.1%
White
35%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/20/2023
They denied my child the ability to go to the nurse's station on more than one occassion (including when injuries were present), struggle to handle the constant bullying and harassment, and several (not all) of the staff have attitudes when addressing the lack of support for the children. Then they threatened my child with punishment if he used his phone at school to contact me to let me know when he feels unsafe. Looking to transfer my child to another school. Stay away from this school.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/16/2023
This school the worst of LR5. The teacher doesn't care for the student and her behaviors is rude and nasty. The staff is not friendly that all. The nurse doesn't have the appropriate skills and knowledge . The principal and assistant principal doesn't do nothing about student issues in timer manner....
2/10/2022
My child has had one of the worst years of their life. They have gone from straight As to straight Fs. There is so much homework that my child cannot keep up. We have no way of knowing how to help because parents have zero access to assignments/projects that are due. There is constant bullying that...
6/7/2020
On a scale of 1-10, again, in the negatives. As the other parent commented about Jess Hutchinson, who has sinced moved to another school, I believe, Justin Thomas has certainly NOT been an improvement, possibly worse (I can't compare the 2 fairly since I have no personal experience with Jess Hutchin...
12/10/2015
My son attended this school in the 6th grade (2014). The education curriculum was good, but the principal Jess Hutchinson do not listen to his students. He rather believed what a nurse would say. Believed it or not, the nurse would make recommendations that my son talk to guidance or even the social...
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List Price Range
$203K - $757K
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$324,810
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Household Income
$112,064
% of College Grads
47.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,213 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
37.9%
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