Serving 101 students in grades 6-8, Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School 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 percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
3%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
36%
12%
White
30%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Crosswinds Arts And Science School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School?
101 students attend Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School offer ?
Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School part of?
Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School is part of Crosswinds Arts And Science School District.
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