Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crossroads Science Program 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Crossroads Science Program serves the northwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crossroads Science Program's student population of 192 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crossroads Science Program ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossroads Science Program is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1578 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
42%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossroads Science Program's ranking?
Crossroads Science Program is ranked #1578 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Crossroads Science Program often compared to?
Crossroads Science Programis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Crossroads Science Program?
192 students attend Crossroads Science Program.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Crossroads Science Program students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crossroads Science Program?
Crossroads Science Program has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crossroads Science Program offer ?
Crossroads Science Program offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossroads Science Program part of?
Crossroads Science Program is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Crossroads Science Program located?
Crossroads Science Program is located in the North End neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in North End.
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