Serving 8 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Crossroads School & Vocational 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 student:teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
63%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
37%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Crossroads School & Vocational Center?
8 students attend Crossroads School & Vocational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Crossroads School & Vocational Center students are White, and 37% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossroads School & Vocational Center?
Crossroads School & Vocational Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Crossroads School & Vocational Center offer ?
Crossroads School & Vocational Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Crossroads School & Vocational Center part of?
Crossroads School & Vocational Center is part of St. Francis Area Schools School District.
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