Twin Lakes Elementary School vs. Parker Elementary School
Should I attend Twin Lakes Elementary School or Parker Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Parker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 671 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Parker Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
671 students
500 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#62 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
118
74
Grade 1 Students
98
87
Grade 2 Students
124
86
Grade 3 Students
118
70
Grade 4 Students
110
100
Grade 5 Students
103
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
81%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%