Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twin Lakes Elementary serves the west part of Gallup, NM, covering an area of approximately 270.4 square miles, with typical drive times of 20 to 30 minutes and distances reaching up to 37.1 miles from the school's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 256 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 225% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#481 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
74%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
White
6%
19%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?
256 students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Twin Lakes Elementary School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
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 Gallup School District.
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