Very Good
#272 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 14% in state
Twin Lakes Stem Academy
Elementary School · Twin Lakes Stem Academy · Brooklyn Park, MN
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
6201 NOBLE AVE N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Twin Lakes Stem Academy score 14% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twin Lakes Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brooklyn Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,661
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,253/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
56.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Garden City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Excell Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 483 | Compare → |
| Progeny Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Twin Lakes Stem Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Twin Lakes Stem Academy is listed in Twin Lakes STEM Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Lakes Stem Academy
Twin Lakes Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN, part of Twin Lakes Stem Academy, serving approximately 203 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Lakes Stem Academy
What grades does Twin Lakes Stem Academy serve?
Twin Lakes Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Twin Lakes Stem Academy?
Twin Lakes Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 203 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Stem Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Lakes Stem Academy rank in MN?
Twin Lakes Stem Academy ranks #272 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Twin Lakes Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Lakes Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Twin Lakes Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Lakes Stem Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Twin Lakes Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Twin Lakes Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Twin Lakes Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Twin Lakes Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Lakes Stem Academy?
99.0% of students at Twin Lakes Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 203
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hennepin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (763) 338-9373
- Area population (ZIP 55429)
- 27,570
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55429; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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