Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Summary:

Twin Lakes STEM Academy is a public charter elementary school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serving 147 students in grades K-6. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 85.71% of students identifying as African American, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 94.56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite its focus on STEM education and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Twin Lakes STEM Academy has consistently underperformed the state average on standardized assessments in math, reading, and science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10.19% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school's performance is particularly low in math, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% in 6th grade to 20% in 5th grade, well below the state averages. Reading proficiency is slightly higher, ranging from 8.57% in 3rd grade to 40% in 6th grade, but still significantly below the state averages.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as New Millennium Academy Charter, Fair Oaks Elementary, and Garden City Elementary, generally outperform Twin Lakes STEM Academy on academic measures, despite serving similar demographics. This suggests that the school's challenges may be due to factors beyond just socioeconomic status and racial composition, such as school leadership, curriculum, and instructional practices. Despite its low student-teacher ratio and focus on STEM education, Twin Lakes STEM Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools over the past several years, with no significant improvement in its statewide ranking or academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

6201 Noble Ave N
Brooklyn Park, MN 55429-8888

(763) 338-9373

District: Twin Lakes STEM Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
795^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,325

Student/teacher ratio: 5.8

Number of students: 147

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.7%

White:

6.8%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Lakes STEM Academy ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.7%), Hispanic (6.8%), White (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Lakes STEM Academy is 5.8. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Lakes STEM Academy is $16,325.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twin Lakes STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Lakes STEM Academy 795^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Twin Lakes STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Twin Lakes STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Lakes STEM Academy 428^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Twin Lakes STEM Academy

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Rank History for all students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2017	1.35	835^th	853	2.1%
2018	2.22	826^th	847	2.5%
2019	7.02	800^th	870	8.0%
2021	5.55	810^th	869	6.8%
2022	5.64	807^th	858	5.9%
2023	12.21	742^nd	845	12.2%
2024	9.49	795^th	881	9.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	38.46	152^nd	242	37.2%
2019	50.43	90^th	239	62.3%
2021	30.58	140^th	175	20.0%
2022	35.30	178^th	256	30.5%
2023	52.72	107^th	276	61.2%
2024	38.79	189^th	303	37.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.47	701^st	728	3.7%
2019	15.96	666^th	740	10.0%
2021	14.87	614^th	683	10.1%
2022	12.22	626^th	663	5.6%
2023	19.88	660^th	774	14.7%
2024	15.83	702^nd	793	11.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2022	5.47	760^th	799	4.9%
2023	10.64	708^th	787	10.0%
2024	5.56	774^th	809	4.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	3.01	756^th	779	3.0%
2019	4.77	762^nd	798	4.5%
2022	7.85	744^th	808	7.9%
2023	13.26	704^th	799	11.9%
2024	15.81	712^th	826	13.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	18.04	240^th	266	9.8%
2019	39.55	179^th	283	36.7%
2021	23.66	187^th	227	17.6%
2022	23.10	233^rd	282	17.4%
2023	36.26	179^th	279	35.8%
2024	27.24	239^th	310	22.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Twin Lakes STEM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	11	128	0	0	0	139
2017	10	111	0	1	2	124
2018	23	136	0	0	2	161
2019	18	147	1	0	1	167
2020	23	165	0	6	1	195
2021	18	113	0	8	0	139
2022	17	200	3	10	1	231
2023	10	126	0	10	1	147

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Twin Lakes STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	139	11.0	12.6	96.4
2017	124	12.0	10.3	91.1
2018	161	5.0	32.2	95.7
2019	167	17.0	9.8	95.2
2020	195	14.0	13.9	97.9
2021	139	14.0	9.9	98.6
2022	231	20.0	11.5	96.5
2023	147	25.0	5.8	94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Twin Lakes STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	139	11.0	12.6	96.4
2017	124	12.0	10.3	91.1
2018	161	5.0	32.2	95.7
2019	167	17.0	9.8	95.2
2020	195	14.0	13.9	97.9
2021	139	14.0	9.9	98.6
2022	231	20.0	11.5	96.5
2023	147	25.0	5.8	94.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Twin Lakes STEM Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,325

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Lakes STEM Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 800^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 742^nd of 845 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	38.7	27.6	11.1%
3rd Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	38.7	27.6	11.1%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	19.4	23.3	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	19.4	23.3	4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	22.7	26.1	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	22.7	26.1	3.4%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	28.6	27.3	1.3%
4th Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	28.6	27.3	1.3%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	16.7	10	6.7%
5th Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	16.7	10	6.7%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	29.2	34.5	5.3%
5th Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	29.2	34.5	5.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	27.3	24.1	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	27.3	24.1	3.1%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	20	11.1	8.9%
6th Grade Math (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	20	11.1	8.9%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.3	11.2%
6th Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	33.3	27.6	5.7%
6th Grade Reading (Twin Lakes STEM Academy)	33.3	27.6	5.7%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	54.4	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	147	12%
African American	147	126	14.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	10
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	18	10	44.4%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	95.2%	94.6%	0.7%

Schools Near Twin Lakes STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Twin Lakes STEM Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	6201 Noble Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Twin Lakes STEM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 338-9373	147	25	5.8	94.6%	10 (6.8%)	126 (85.7%)	10 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9.5	795^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.8%		12.2	742^nd of 845 public elementary schools	12.2%	53	11.8	10.3	20.0	0.0			10.2	8.6	20.0	34.8	40.0			23.9	20.0		20.0	$16,325
Fair Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 65th Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 533-2246	371	31	11.9	83.6%	20 (5.4%)	115 (31.0%)	113 (30.5%)	106 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	34.8	622^nd of 881 public elementary schools	29.4%		28.3	635^th of 845 public elementary schools	24.9%	13	51.8	50.0	50.0				50.6	35.7	29.3	39.4				35.0	19.7		19.7	$16,790
Garden City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 65th Ave N	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 561-9768	335	28	12.1	80.3%	20 (6.0%)	101 (30.1%)	86 (25.7%)	101 (30.1%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	12	780^th of 881 public elementary schools	11.5%		6.6	787^th of 845 public elementary schools	6.9%	7	37.5	29.2	5.5				23.9	30.4	10.4	29.8				24.2	13.0		13.0	$14,734
Excell Academy Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	5800 65th Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Excell Academy Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 533-0500	510	21	23.9	95.5%	0 (0.0%)	469 (92.0%)	24 (4.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	5	841^st of 881 public elementary schools	4.5%		4.7	804^th of 845 public elementary schools	4.9%	37	14.9	13.5	4.1	5.1	2.7	2.4	7.6	6.4	23.1	12.2	25.6	35.1	38.1	22.6	6.1	4.7	5.4	$15,757
Progeny Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	5929 Brooklyn Boulevard	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	Progeny Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 325-9150	85	3	28.3	76.5%	4 (4.7%)	44 (51.8%)	18 (21.2%)	9 (10.6%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)								(n/a)				0.0	0.0	16.7	6.9				45.5	21.7	27.8	23.3		16.7	15.4
Northport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5421 Brooklyn Blvd	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	Robbinsdale Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 504-7800	483	35	13.8	85.9%	43 (8.9%)	175 (36.2%)	141 (29.2%)	75 (15.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.9%)	18.5	733^rd of 881 public elementary schools	16.8%		13.1	735^th of 845 public elementary schools	13.0%	2	13.9	11.5	39.0				20.1	18.6	11.4	56.9				26.6	28.8		28.8	$15,318
Zanewood Community School STEAM	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	7000 Zane Ave N	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(763) 561-9077	312	28	11.3	83.3%	16 (5.1%)	164 (52.6%)	61 (19.6%)	52 (16.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	6.4	825^th of 881 public elementary schools	6.4%		7.2	783^rd of 845 public elementary schools	7.3%	42	21.3	18.9	6.1				15.4	16.3	22.6	24.5				21.2	6.3		6.3	$14,751
New Millennium Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	5105 Brooklyn Boulevard	Brooklyn Center	55429	Hennepin County	New Millennium Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 235-7900	818	49	16.8	81.5%	5 (0.6%)	27 (3.3%)	17 (2.1%)	763 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	14.7	760^th of 881 public elementary schools	13.7%		8.7	769^th of 845 public elementary schools	9.0%	9	38.4	27.8	13.3	19.8	10.9	16.2	20.9	18.1	22.5	27.6	29.0	26.9	27.6	25.4	29.0	10.8	21.0	$13,397
Palmer Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7300 W Palmer Lake Dr	Brooklyn Park	55429	Hennepin County	Osseo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(763) 561-1930	481	36	13.4	76.5%	39 (8.1%)	168 (34.9%)	60 (12.5%)	166 (34.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.6%)	22.1	712^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.2%		14.8	723^rd of 845 public elementary schools	14.4%	11	35.6	32.0	32.8				33.5	38.6	12.3	42.4				30.6	21.5		21.5	$14,962
Prairie Seeds Elementary School Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6200 W Broadway Ave	Brooklyn Park	55428	Hennepin County	Prairie Seeds Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(763) 450-1388	356	25	14.2	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	25 (7.0%)	307 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	10.1	791^st of 881 public elementary schools	10.2%		6.1	793^rd of 845 public elementary schools	6.2%	2	42.4	25.0	10.3				25.1	22.0	10.7	16.2				16.4	16.2		16.2	$15,543

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Twin Lakes STEM Academy ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 147 students attended Twin Lakes STEM Academy.

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Students at Twin Lakes STEM Academy are 86% African American, 7% White, 7% Hispanic.

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