There was a time when small schools and low student-teacher ratios dominated public education. Many older people reflect fondly on an era when schools were free from so many of the problems that plague them today. Today, many rural schools and a few urban schools continue to benefit from small enrollments and highly personalized classrooms where everyone knows each other and cooperation and respect remain integral components of the learning environment (Barr & Parrett, 1997).

Crossroads Middle School opened in 1997. It is truly a school of choice. It was designed to assist those students in the 7th and 8th grade who struggle within the large, traditional middle schools. Students gain confidence through their achievements at Crossroads; a learning atmosphere that embraces hands on learning, innovative technologies, smaller class sizes and block scheduling.