Serving 28 students in grades 3-12, Crossroads South ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
53%
12%
White
21%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MN state average).
How many students attend Crossroads South?
28 students attend Crossroads South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Crossroads South students are Black, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Crossroads South offer ?
Crossroads South offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Crossroads South part of?
Crossroads South is part of St. Francis Area Schools School District.
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