Twin Lakes Elementary School vs. Spectrum High School
Should I attend Twin Lakes Elementary School or Spectrum High 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
Spectrum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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 441 students in grades 9-12, Spectrum High School ranks in the top 30% 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 is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
9-12
Total Students
671 students
441 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#455 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70-74%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
118
-
Grade 1 Students
98
-
Grade 2 Students
124
-
Grade 3 Students
118
-
Grade 4 Students
110
-
Grade 5 Students
103
-
Grade 9 Students
-
105
Grade 10 Students
-
128
Grade 11 Students
-
113
Grade 12 Students
-
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
7%
2%
% White
81%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
