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#1922 of 1,992 schools in MN
Crossroads Science Program
Elementary School · Saint Paul Public Schools · Saint Paul, MN
A Saint Paul Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
543 FRONT AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55117
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crossroads Science Program score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crossroads Science Program sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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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
$71,784
Median home value
$262,700
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads MontessoriEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Rivereast ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Paul & Sheila Wellstone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| Como Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 322 | 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.
Saint Paul Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 102
- Rank in district
- #63 of 68
- District spending per student
- $21,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crossroads Science Program is listed in Saint Paul Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crossroads Science Program
Crossroads Science Program is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Saint Paul Public Schools, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,922 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crossroads Science Program
What grades does Crossroads Science Program serve?
Crossroads Science Program serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Crossroads Science Program?
Crossroads Science Program has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Science Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Science Program is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crossroads Science Program rank in MN?
Crossroads Science Program ranks #1,922 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Crossroads Science Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Crossroads Science Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Science Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crossroads Science Program has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Crossroads Science Program a charter school?
No, Crossroads Science Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crossroads Science Program a Title I school?
No, Crossroads Science Program is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crossroads Science Program?
92.2% of students at Crossroads Science Program 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.4%
- Phone
- (651) 767-8540
- Area population (ZIP 55117)
- 44,095
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 55117; 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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