Crossroads Area Learning Center

Summary:

Crossroads Area Learning Center is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Finlayson, Minnesota, with just 54 students enrolled. The school is part of the East Central School District, which is ranked 343 out of 448 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crossroads Area Learning Center faces significant challenges, with consistently poor academic performance, low graduation rates, and high dropout rates compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 0% proficiency in Math and Reading, far below the state and district averages. The school's graduation rates have ranged from 45% to 56.5% in recent years, while dropout rates have been as high as 21.7%. The student population is predominantly White, with a higher percentage of Native American students than the state and district. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a large proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, Crossroads Area Learning Center stands out as the lowest-performing. For example, Moose Lake Secondary, located just 17.56 miles away, has a 100% graduation rate and significantly higher proficiency scores in Math, Reading, and Science. The challenges faced by Crossroads Area Learning Center are likely indicative of the difficulties small, rural schools in Minnesota often face, with limited resources and funding. However, there may be opportunities for the school to collaborate with nearby schools, such as East Central Senior Secondary, to share resources and improve outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

61085 State Highway 23
Finlayson, MN 55735-8888

(320) 245-6016

District: East Central School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,760

Student/teacher ratio: 90.4

Number of students: 38

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.9%

American Indian:

10.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crossroads Area Learning Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.34. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crossroads Area Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.9%), American Indian (10.5%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crossroads Area Learning Center is 90.4. (See more...)

Compare Crossroads Area Learning Center employs 0.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crossroads Area Learning Center is $10,760.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crossroads Area Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Central School District 293^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crossroads Area Learning Center

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Rank History for all students at Crossroads Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2006	6.48	430^th	450	4.4%
2007	7.76	434^th	463	6.3%
2010	10.85	444^th	540	17.8%
2011	15.96	427^th	545	21.7%
2019	3.39	486^th	492	1.2%
2022	9.27	427^th	472	9.5%
2023	3.34	472^nd	476	0.8%

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Rank History for White students at Crossroads Area Learning Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	3.65	389^th	401	3.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crossroads Area Learning Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	41	0	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	49
1994	52	1	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	66
1995	74	0	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	87
1996	74	0	0	0	13	n/a	n/a	87
1997	88	0	0	2	16	n/a	n/a	106
1998	70	0	0	2	15	n/a	n/a	87
1999	65	0	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	76
2000	69	1	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	79
2001	74	1	1	1	17	n/a	n/a	94
2002	66	1	0	1	18	n/a	n/a	86
2003	66	1	0	1	18	n/a	n/a	86
2004	52	3	0	0	11	n/a	n/a	66
2005	47	1	0	1	12	n/a	n/a	61
2006	53	1	0	4	12	n/a	n/a	70
2007	68	2	1	3	8	n/a	n/a	82
2008	59	4	0	1	15	n/a	n/a	79
2009	55	3	0	1	17	n/a	n/a	76
2010	43	2	0	2	9	n/a	n/a	56
2011	34	1	0	3	19	0	2	59
2012	30	1	0	2	7	0	1	41
2013	27	0	0	1	9	0	0	37
2014	22	2	1	1	4	0	0	30
2015	14	0	1	1	5	0	0	21
2016	20	0	1	0	4	0	0	25
2017	23	0	0	1	8	0	0	32
2018	23	0	0	2	1	0	0	26
2019	20	0	0	0	2	0	0	22
2020	25	4	0	2	5	0	1	37
2021	30	1	0	1	4	0	2	38
2022	47	1	0	2	7	0	4	61
2023	42	1	0	2	8	0	1	54
2024	30	1	0	3	4	0	0	38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crossroads Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	49	5.0	9.8	34.7
1994	66	8.2	8.0	39.4
1995	87	0.0	0.0	59.8
1996	87	0.0	0.0	59.8
1997	106	10.0	10.6	59.4
1998	87	n/a	0.0	48.3
1999	76	10.0	7.6	40.8
2000	79	10.0	7.9	64.6
2001	94	11.2	8.4	55.3
2002	86	11.0	7.8	73.3
2003	86	11.0	7.8	73.3
2004	66	11.0	6.0	77.3
2005	61	10.9	5.6	80.3
2006	70	10.9	6.4	80
2007	82	10.0	8.2	76.8
2008	79	11.3	7.0	74.7
2009	76	11.2	6.8	81.6
2010	56	10.2	5.4	75
2011	59	8.3	7.0	69.5
2012	41	6.8	5.9	78
2013	37	2.0	18.5	78.4
2014	30	2.0	15.0	56.7
2015	21	2.0	10.5	90.5
2016	25	1.0	25.0	84
2017	32	1.0	32.0	53.1
2018	26	1.0	26.0	69.2
2019	22	1.0	22.0	54.5
2020	37	0.0	n/a	37.8
2021	38	n/a	n/a	47.4
2022	61	0.0	n/a	59
2023	54	1.1	48.6	66.7
2024	38	0.4	90.4	81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Crossroads Area Learning Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	49	5.0	9.8	34.7
1994	66	8.2	8.0	39.4
1995	87	0.0	0.0	59.8
1996	87	0.0	0.0	59.8
1997	106	10.0	10.6	59.4
1998	87	n/a	0.0	48.3
1999	76	10.0	7.6	40.8
2000	79	10.0	7.9	64.6
2001	94	11.2	8.4	55.3
2002	86	11.0	7.8	73.3
2003	86	11.0	7.8	73.3
2004	66	11.0	6.0	77.3
2005	61	10.9	5.6	80.3
2006	70	10.9	6.4	80
2007	82	10.0	8.2	76.8
2008	79	11.3	7.0	74.7
2009	76	11.2	6.8	81.6
2010	56	10.2	5.4	75
2011	59	8.3	7.0	69.5
2012	41	6.8	5.9	78
2013	37	2.0	18.5	78.4
2014	30	2.0	15.0	56.7
2015	21	2.0	10.5	90.5
2016	25	1.0	25.0	84
2017	32	1.0	32.0	53.1
2018	26	1.0	26.0	69.2
2019	22	1.0	22.0	54.5
2020	37	0.0	n/a	37.8
2021	38	n/a	n/a	47.4
2022	61	0.0	n/a	59
2023	54	1.1	48.6	66.7
2024	38	0.4	90.4	81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Crossroads Area Learning Center

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,760

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Crossroads Area Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 486^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 472^nd of 476 High schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Math (Crossroads Area Learning Center)	0	0
11th Grade Math (East Central School District)	31.8	18.6	13.2%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Crossroads Area Learning Center)	0	0
End of Course Science (East Central School District)	39.1	20.7	18.4%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	22	54	145.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	8	300%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	42	110%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.5%	66.7%	12.1%

Schools Near Crossroads Area Learning Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Crossroads Area Learning Center	Public	7-12	61085 State Highway 23	Finlayson	55735	Pine County	East Central School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 245-6016	38	0	90.4	81.6%	30 (78.9%)	1 (2.6%)	3 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			0.0	0.0								$10,760
East Central Senior Secondary	Public	7-12	61085 State Highway 23	Finlayson	55735	Pine County	East Central School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 245-6015	345	19	17.9	50.1%	284 (82.3%)	4 (1.2%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	34.6	336^th of 480 public high schools	30.0%		30.1	362^nd of 476 public high schools	23.9%	26	28.0	30.2	25.0	28.0	48.0	32.8	33.9	37.5	17.7	31.2	24.4	$13,146
Willow River Secondary	Public	7-12	8142 Pine St	Willow River	55795	Pine County	Willow River Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 372-3131	191	14	13.3	40.3%	180 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	49.1	261^st of 480 public high schools	45.6%		40.2	312^th of 476 public high schools	34.5%	51	9.4	18.9	7.4	12.5	37.5	24.3	44.4	35.2	10.8	50.0	30.7	$13,122
Pine County Transition Program	Public	9-12	201 Main St E	Hinckley	55037	Pine County	St. Croix River Education District	No	No	No	No	(320) 358-1214	15	2	7.5	46.7%	11 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary	Public	7-12	201 Main St E	Hinckley	55037	Pine County	Hinckley-Finlayson School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 384-6132	421	30	13.9	58.0%	275 (65.3%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.5%)	4 (1.0%)	66 (15.7%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.9%)	18.1	401^st of 480 public high schools	16.5%		32.4	353^rd of 476 public high schools	25.8%	48	23.8	23.3	15.7	21.3	33.3	35.6	29.3	32.5	19.6	17.6	18.5	$14,274
Pine County Transition Program	Public	12	201 Main St E	Hinckley	55037	Pine County	Hinckley-Finlayson School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 384-6132	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Empower Learning Center	Public	10-12	201 Main St E	Hinckley	55037	Pine County	Hinckley-Finlayson School District	No	No	No	No	(320) 384-6132	18	2	9.8	66.7%	6 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)	1 (5.6%)	5 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (16.7%)								(n/a)												$8,862
Moose Lake Secondary	Public	7-12	4812 County Rd 10	Moose Lake	55767	Carlton County	Moose Lake Public School District	No	No	No	No	(218) 485-4435	283	19	14.9	31.8%	261 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)	86.4	42^nd of 480 public high schools	91.3%		65.7	154^th of 476 public high schools	67.6%	112	47.4	57.5	39.5	48.8	52.6	35.4	80.5	55.1	23.9	54.1	37.4	$12,437
McF-Moose Lake/Willow River	Public	9-12	1000 Lake Shore Dr	Moose Lake	55767	Carlton County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(218) 485-5025	4	0			2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crossroads Area Learning Center

What district is Crossroads Area Learning Center in?

East Central School District

How many students attend Crossroads Area Learning Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Crossroads Area Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Crossroads Area Learning Center?

Students at Crossroads Area Learning Center are 79% White, 11% American Indian, 8% Hispanic, 3% African American.

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