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The Crossroads School

1681 N Valley Road, Malvern, PA, 19355-0193 -

School Notes Overview:

The Crossroads School is an innovator in the use of direct, sequential, and multisensory instruction to help students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills. We individualize instruction using a variety of research-based approaches to increase each child's opportunity for success. Then, we prepare each child to meet the challenges of a traditional learning environment. The Crossroads School is physically located at 1681 N. Valley Road, Malvern, PA. The school maintains a Post Office Box in Paoli, PA and the mailing address is P. O. Box 730, 1681 North Valley Road, Paoli, PA 19301...

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School Overview:

	The Crossroads School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1976
County	Chester County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	103 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 103 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	33 teachers
Average Class Size	7
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$19,000
Tuition Notes	Tuition varies according to level and programs in which a student is enrolled.
% on Financial Aid	12%
Head of School	Lynald Silsbee Ph.D.
Admissions Director	Julia Sadtler
Admissions Associate	Megan Reed
Sport
Total Sports Offered	3
	Sports
	Basketball	Lacrosse
	Soccer
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	2
	Extracurriculars
	Clubs	Student Council

School Notes:

The Crossroads School is an innovator in the use of direct, sequential, and multisensory instruction to help students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia, develop strong reading, writing, and communication skills. We individualize instruction using a variety of research-based approaches to increase each child's opportunity for success. Then, we prepare each child to meet the challenges of a traditional learning environment.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19355)	School Zip (19355)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	22,605 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	61%	22%
Population Average Age	40 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$76,466	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.3 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	68% / 32%