Original Research by School Decision on Cross River Charter
Cross River Charter was a charter school in Saint Paul Park, Minnesota, that opened in the 2021-2022 school year and closed at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. It is no longer enrolling students. For families researching the area, this school is not an available educational option.
The school served early elementary grades, which means it did not have a graduation rate to report. State testing data from its single year of operations shows very small numbers of students tested in math, reading, and science. The proficiency results for all tested grade levels and subjects were suppressed by the state, likely because the group was too small to report publicly. Participation rates were low in some grades. A parent looking at this data would find no meaningful picture of academic performance, because the school operated only briefly and with a tiny student body.
Enrollment and demographic data, including free or reduced-price meal eligibility, race and ethnicity, and special education counts, are missing from the available records. The school did not report a Title I status. No information on discipline, course access, or staffing is available.
Saint Paul Park, where the school was located, is a primarily residential small city on the east bank of the Mississippi River, with a major industrial presence from the Marathon Petroleum refinery. The city describes itself as a community rich in parks and proud of its heritage and linkage to the river. It retains a small-town feel despite being a short distance downstream from St. Paul. Housing values in the area are modestly below the state average, according to recent estimates. The city has grown slowly but steadily, with a notable annexation of land in recent years that local sources said could potentially double its population. Most students in Saint Paul Park attend schools in the South Washington County district, including Park High School and Oltman Middle School. Cross River Charter was not part of that district; it was a separate charter school that served only a small number of students for a short time.
Because the school is closed, there is no way to visit or inquire about current operations. Public records consistently show that the Minnesota Department of Education lists the organization as not active. The school's website, if any existed, is no longer maintained. For anyone considering schools in Saint Paul Park, the available public school district options remain the primary pathway. Cross River Charter was a short-lived experiment that no longer serves families.
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