Crossroads School

Union County Educational Services Commission

www.ucesc.org/schools/crossroads_school

52 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Crossroads School, located on Cardinal Drive in Westfield, New Jersey, is a public middle school that serves students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Westfield Public School District, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development characteristic of the middle school years. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore personal interests through various elective offerings.

Beyond the classroom, Crossroads School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school typically offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including competitive sports, performing arts, and various academic clubs, allowing students to build leadership skills and form strong peer connections. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a commitment to academic excellence, Crossroads strives to help students transition successfully into young adulthood while developing into responsible and informed citizens.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

4.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crossroads School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	19
Black	21
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Black
21 (40.4%)
Hispanic
19 (36.5%)
White
7 (13.5%)
Asian
4 (7.7%)
Two or More
1 (1.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Union County Educational Services Commission
Phone:	(908)232-6655
Website:	http://www.ucesc.org/schools/crossroads_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	4.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 5

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 4