Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to 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 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Twin Lakes Elementary School's student population of 239 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#404 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Twin Lakes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Twin Lakes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/54000/53941/twin-lakes-elementary-school-chart-9D0gbN.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/54000/53941/twin-lakes-elementary-school-chart-7Liztu.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/54000/53941/twin-lakes-elementary-school-chart-7LnMht.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
78%
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
15%
62%
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Black
n/a
2%
White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/54000/53941/twin-lakes-elementary-school-chart-9jasr6.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Twin Lakes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/54000/53941/twin-lakes-elementary-school-chart-3AWZfA.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
6%
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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 #404 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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?
239 students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Twin Lakes Elementary School students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Lakes Elementary School?
Twin Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twin Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Twin Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Twin Lakes Elementary School part of?
Twin Lakes Elementary School is part of Gallup-Mckinley Cty Schools School District.
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