Serving 38 students in grades 7-12, Crossroads Area Learning Center 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crossroads Area Learning Center's student population of 38 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Crossroads Area Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Area Learning Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
10%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Area Learning Center's ranking?
Crossroads Area Learning Center is ranked #1232 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crossroads Area Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Crossroads Area Learning Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Crossroads Area Learning Center?
38 students attend Crossroads Area Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Crossroads Area Learning Center students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Crossroads Area Learning Center offer ?
Crossroads Area Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Area Learning Center part of?
Crossroads Area Learning Center is part of East Central School District.
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