Summary:
Crossroads Science Program is a public magnet elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 185 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Crossroads Science Program stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 42.7% African American, 19.46% Asian, 11.35% Hispanic, and 11.89% White. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is generally lower than the state and district averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science were 17.76%, 24.3%, and 14.29%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47%, 49.85%, and 39.56%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with English Language Learner (ELL) students performing relatively well, but African American and low socioeconomic status (SES) students struggling.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary, Como Park Elementary, and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary, Crossroads Science Program generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in Math, Reading, and Science. However, the school's diverse student population is higher than most of the nearby schools, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Crossroads Science Program, ranging from 79.76% to 90.27%, may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.
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