Serving 1,066 students in grades 6-8, Twin Oaks Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 52% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 58% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,066 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
5%
12%
White
75%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Twin Oaks Middle School?
1,066 students attend Twin Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Twin Oaks Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Oaks Middle School?
Twin Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Twin Oaks Middle School offer ?
Twin Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Oaks Middle School part of?
Twin Oaks Middle School is part of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools School District.
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