Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cross Creek School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cross Creek School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cross Creek School's student population of 72 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Cross Creek School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cross Creek School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3620 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
62%
21%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cross Creek School's ranking?
Cross Creek School is ranked #3620 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cross Creek School often compared to?
Cross Creek Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bright Horizons, Brucie Ball Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cross Creek School?
The graduation rate of Cross Creek School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cross Creek School?
72 students attend Cross Creek School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Cross Creek School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cross Creek School?
Cross Creek School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cross Creek School offer ?
Cross Creek School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cross Creek School part of?
Cross Creek School is part of Broward School District.
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