Twin Lakes Elementary School

8507 N Habana Ave
Tampa, FL 33614
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Twin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2938 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
38%
52%
34%
52%
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
77%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twin Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is ranked #2938 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Twin Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Twin Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood Elementary School, Egypt Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
555 students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Twin Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Twin Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Twin Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Lakes Elementary School part of?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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