Serving 502 students in grades 3-8, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Lakes Elementary serves the northeast part of El Monte, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 0.6 miles and the furthest point located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
502 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7038 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Comet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is ranked #7038 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Twin Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Twin Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durfee Elementary School, Aveson School Of Leaders by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
502 students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Twin Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Twin Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Twin Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Twin Lakes Elementary School part of?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is part of Mountain View Elementary School District.
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