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#1457 of 1,992 schools in MN
Crossroads Area Learning Center
High School · East Central School District · Finlayson, MN
An East Central School District high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
61085 STATE HIGHWAY 23, Finlayson, MN 55735
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Crossroads Area Learning Center score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Crossroads Area Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,329/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,125
Median home value
$233,500
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Senior SecondaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,185NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crossroads Area Learning Center is listed in EAST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crossroads Area Learning Center
Crossroads Area Learning Center is a public high school in Finlayson, MN, part of East Central School District, serving approximately 38 students in grades 7th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,457 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crossroads Area Learning Center
What grades does Crossroads Area Learning Center serve?
Crossroads Area Learning Center serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Crossroads Area Learning Center?
Crossroads Area Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
How does Crossroads Area Learning Center rank in MN?
Crossroads Area Learning Center ranks #1,457 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Crossroads Area Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads Area Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crossroads Area Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads Area Learning Center has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crossroads Area Learning Center a charter school?
No, Crossroads Area Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crossroads Area Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Area Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Area Learning Center?
81.6% of students at Crossroads Area Learning Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pine County
- Phone
- (320) 245-6016
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 55735)
- 1,802
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 52.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55735; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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