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#1171 of 2,228 schools in WA

Twin Lakes Elementary School

Elementary School · Federal Way School District · Federal Way, WA

A Federal Way School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4400 SW 320TH ST, Federal Way, WA 98023

  • Math 39% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.3% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$17,898
Chronic Absenteeism45.3%

Students at Twin Lakes Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Twin Lakes Elementary School 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 Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Transit 23Minimal Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,943/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Federal Way), 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

$101,960

Median home value

$545,600

Median rent

$1,875/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

66.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Green Gables Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.6 mi320Compare →
Olympic View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–61.1 mi474Compare →
Brigadoon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–51.2 mi359Compare →
Wildwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–5Not available566Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Federal Way School District

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#4 of 41
District spending per student
$17,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Twin Lakes Elementary School is listed in Federal Way School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Twin Lakes Elementary School

Twin Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Federal Way, WA, part of Federal Way School District, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twin Lakes Elementary School

What grades does Twin Lakes Elementary School serve?

Twin Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary School?

Twin Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twin Lakes Elementary School rank in WA?

Twin Lakes Elementary School ranks #1,171 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Twin Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Lakes Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Twin Lakes Elementary School a charter school?

No, Twin Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Twin Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Twin Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Lakes Elementary School?

73.4% of students at Twin Lakes Elementary School 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
King County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.3%
Area population (ZIP 98023)
49,593
Area average commute
33.9 min
Area median age
38.9
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98023; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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