Is Twin Lakes Elementary a good school?

Twin Lakes Elementary ranks 229 th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Twin Lakes Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Twin Lakes Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Lakes Elementary?

Students at Twin Lakes Elementary are 77% American Indian, 15% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Twin Lakes Elementary attend?

Students who attend Twin Lakes Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Tohatchi Middle High : Tohatchi High

Twin Lakes Elementary

Summary:

Twin Lakes Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gallup, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 248 students. The school is part of the Gallup school district, which is ranked 97 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Twin Lakes Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with a ranking between 229-418 out of 433-442 schools over the past decade. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science, is significantly below the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 36% in ELA, 23% in Math, and 27% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39%, 25%, and 36%, respectively. While the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, such as Native American students, its performance for other subgroups, such as English Language Learners and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is relatively low.

When comparing Twin Lakes Elementary to the nearby schools in the Gallup district, Red Rock Elementary and Indian Hills Elementary consistently outperform it in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency rates, with rankings in the top half of New Mexico elementary schools. The high percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the 100% free/reduced lunch rate, is likely a significant factor in Twin Lakes Elementary's academic performance, which highlights the importance of addressing the broader socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's community in order to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30
Gallup, NM 87301

(505) 721-5100

District: Gallup

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,322

Students who attend Twin Lakes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Tohatchi Middle
High:	Tohatchi High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

76.6%

Hispanic:

14.9%

White:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Lakes Elementary ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (76.6%), Hispanic (14.9%), White (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gallup School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Lakes Elementary is 16.5, which is the 3^rd best among 16 elementary schools in the Gallup School District. (See more...)

Compare Twin Lakes Elementary employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twin Lakes Elementary is $15,322, which is the 2^nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Gallup School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twin Lakes Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Lakes Elementary 229^th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Twin Lakes Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Native American students:

Gallup:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallup 97^th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Twin Lakes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2005	2.04	389^th	389	0.0%
2006	6.35	383^rd	390	1.8%
2007	3.42	396^th	398	0.5%
2008	5.15	400^th	405	1.2%
2009	5.90	404^th	411	1.7%
2010	18.01	378^th	419	9.8%
2011	16.92	352^nd	402	12.4%
2012	10.75	384^th	398	3.5%
2013	17.46	368^th	412	10.7%
2014	13.21	418^th	442	5.4%
2015	16.35	398^th	421	5.5%
2016	24.44	330^th	410	19.5%
2018	13.99	352^nd	383	8.1%
2019	30.09	277^th	396	30.1%
2022	31.24	272^nd	420	35.2%
2023	29.72	309^th	435	29.0%
2024	42.37	229^th	433	47.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	37.02	134^th	203	34.0%
2023	46.28	112^th	191	41.4%
2024	33.23	128^th	166	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.53	26^th	132	80.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	16.84	322^nd	356	9.6%
2019	36.65	233^rd	361	35.5%
2022	36.58	225^th	410	45.1%
2023	34.17	290^th	426	31.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2019	47.35	161^st	343	53.1%
2022	38.39	211^th	395	46.6%
2023	34.34	258^th	390	33.8%
2024	38.25	224^th	393	43.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2022	30.83	236^th	392	39.8%
2023	22.44	336^th	414	18.8%
2024	44.11	205^th	410	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.84	185^th	390	52.6%

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Rank History for Native American students at Twin Lakes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NM State Percentile
2018	24.23	39^th	48	18.8%
2019	40.47	37^th	64	42.2%
2022	33.99	64^th	99	35.4%
2023	50.67	45^th	92	51.1%
2024	69.43	19^th	79	75.9%

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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, 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: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Twin Lakes Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1	0	0	0	236	n/a	n/a	237
1991	2	0	0	0	215	n/a	n/a	217
1992	1	0	0	0	215	n/a	n/a	216
1993	0	0	0	0	237	n/a	n/a	237
1994	1	0	0	0	263	n/a	n/a	264
1995	0	0	0	0	212	n/a	n/a	212
1996	0	0	0	0	212	n/a	n/a	212
1997	0	0	0	0	227	n/a	n/a	227
1998	1	0	0	3	265	n/a	n/a	269
1999	1	0	0	2	219	n/a	n/a	222
2000	1	0	0	1	202	n/a	n/a	204
2001	0	0	0	0	213	n/a	n/a	213
2002	0	0	0	0	201	n/a	n/a	201
2003	0	0	0	0	201	n/a	n/a	201
2004	0	0	0	0	186	n/a	n/a	186
2005	0	0	0	0	196	n/a	n/a	196
2006	1	0	0	0	173	n/a	n/a	174
2007	1	0	0	0	164	n/a	n/a	165
2008	0	0	0	0	179	n/a	n/a	179
2009	1	0	0	0	196	n/a	n/a	197
2010	1	0	0	0	212	0	0	213
2011	1	0	0	1	205	0	0	207
2012	0	0	0	2	210	0	0	212
2013	0	0	0	1	212	0	0	213
2014	0	0	0	1	207	0	1	209
2015	0	0	0	0	192	0	0	192
2016	0	0	2	2	198	0	2	204
2017	0	0	0	2	195	0	3	200
2018	0	0	1	3	182	0	3	189
2019	0	0	1	3	159	0	0	163
2020	0	0	2	2	188	0	0	192
2021	0	1	2	2	185	0	2	192
2022	6	1	4	36	187	0	5	239
2023	8	3	5	37	190	0	5	248

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	237	16.0	14.8	n/a
1991	217	16.0	13.5	n/a
1992	216	15.0	14.4	n/a
1993	237	15.0	15.8	n/a
1994	264	16.0	16.5	n/a
1995	212	14.0	15.1	n/a
1996	212	14.0	15.1	n/a
1997	227	15.0	15.1	n/a
1998	269	18.0	14.9	n/a
1999	222	16.0	13.9	92.3
2000	204	15.0	13.6	96.6
2001	213	17.0	12.5	98.6
2002	201	14.5	13.9	92
2003	201	14.5	13.9	92
2004	186	16.0	11.6	95.2
2005	196	12.0	16.3	98.5
2006	174	17.0	10.2	40.8
2007	165	20.0	8.3	98.2
2008	179	18.0	9.9	98.3
2009	197	18.0	10.9	98.5
2010	213	17.0	12.5	98.6
2011	207	17.0	12.1	98.6
2012	212	17.0	12.4	98.6
2013	213	18.0	11.8	98.6
2014	209	18.0	11.6	97.6
2015	192	18.0	10.6	83.9
2016	204	16.0	12.7	100
2017	200	17.0	11.7	100
2018	189	16.0	11.8	100
2019	163	15.0	10.8	100
2020	192	14.0	13.7	100
2021	192	16.0	12.0	100
2022	239	18.0	13.2	100
2023	248	15.0	16.5	100

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 Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	237	16.0	14.8	n/a
1991	217	16.0	13.5	n/a
1992	216	15.0	14.4	n/a
1993	237	15.0	15.8	n/a
1994	264	16.0	16.5	n/a
1995	212	14.0	15.1	n/a
1996	212	14.0	15.1	n/a
1997	227	15.0	15.1	n/a
1998	269	18.0	14.9	n/a
1999	222	16.0	13.9	92.3
2000	204	15.0	13.6	96.6
2001	213	17.0	12.5	98.6
2002	201	14.5	13.9	92
2003	201	14.5	13.9	92
2004	186	16.0	11.6	95.2
2005	196	12.0	16.3	98.5
2006	174	17.0	10.2	40.8
2007	165	20.0	8.3	98.2
2008	179	18.0	9.9	98.3
2009	197	18.0	10.9	98.5
2010	213	17.0	12.5	98.6
2011	207	17.0	12.1	98.6
2012	212	17.0	12.4	98.6
2013	213	18.0	11.8	98.6
2014	209	18.0	11.6	97.6
2015	192	18.0	10.6	83.9
2016	204	16.0	12.7	100
2017	200	17.0	11.7	100
2018	189	16.0	11.8	100
2019	163	15.0	10.8	100
2020	192	14.0	13.7	100
2021	192	16.0	12.0	100
2022	239	18.0	13.2	100
2023	248	15.0	16.5	100

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 Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$15,322

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Lakes Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 277^th of 396 Elementary schools	Ranks 309^th of 435 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary)	18	30.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	22	18.7	3.3%
3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	31.8	1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Twin Lakes Elementary)	18	17.6	0.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	29	13.2	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	32	22.5	9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary)	19	21.4	2.4%
4th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	22	22.4	0.4%
4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	30	35.2	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Twin Lakes Elementary)	22	14.3	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	25	18.2	6.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	27	24.5	2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Twin Lakes Elementary)	46	25	21%
5th Grade Language Arts (Gallup)	26	24.6	1.4%
5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)	33	35.7	2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Twin Lakes Elementary)	21	34.5	13.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gallup)	19	30.1	11.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)	24	30.7	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	163	248	52.1%
African American	0	3
American Indian	159	190	19.5%
Asian	1	5	400%
Hispanic	3	37	1133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	8
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Twin Lakes Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NM-ASR Science (2024)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2024)	NM-MSSA Mathematics (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	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Twin Lakes Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Mi. N Hwy 491 Hc 30	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-5100	248	15	16.5	100.0%	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	37 (14.9%)	5 (2.0%)	190 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	42.4	229^th of 433 public elementary schools	47.1%		29.7	309^th of 435 public elementary schools	29.0%	80	27.0	36.0	23.0	$15,322
Chee Dodge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	641 N Hwy 491	Yatahey	87375	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1300	252	13	19.3	100.0%	18 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	194 (77.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	51.4	189^th of 433 public elementary schools	56.4%		39.5	260^th of 435 public elementary schools	40.2%	71	34.0	36.0	29.0	$12,579
Ch'ooshgai Community School	Public	K-8	1/4 Mile E. Hwy 491	Tohatchi	87325	McKinley County	Ch'ooshgai Community School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(505) 733-2700	197	26	7.5	98.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	197 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tohatchi Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Chuska Rd	Tohatchi	87325	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-1051	222	13	17.0	100.0%	11 (5.0%)	3 (1.4%)	25 (11.3%)	5 (2.3%)	175 (78.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	18.1	370^th of 433 public elementary schools	14.5%		33.2	292^nd of 435 public elementary schools	32.9%	78	17.0	20.0	15.0	$13,290
Del Norte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 West Wilson	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-5200	477	28	17.3	100.0%	20 (4.2%)	6 (1.3%)	138 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	298 (62.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.9%)	29.2	308^th of 433 public elementary schools	28.9%		24.2	346^th of 435 public elementary schools	20.5%	38	16.0	29.0	20.0	$11,820
Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Mollica Dr	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-3000	488	26	18.7	100.0%	21 (4.3%)	2 (0.4%)	138 (28.3%)	3 (0.6%)	311 (63.7%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	51.9	183^rd of 433 public elementary schools	57.7%		36.9	274^th of 435 public elementary schools	37.0%	91	39.0	34.0	30.0	$11,721
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	502 Old Zuni Rd	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-3400	366	24	15.5	100.0%	19 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	110 (30.1%)	8 (2.2%)	219 (59.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	51.5	188^th of 433 public elementary schools	56.6%		75.2	98^th of 435 public elementary schools	77.5%	90	31.0	37.0	29.0	$11,987
Red Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1305 Red Rock Dr	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-3900	303	19	15.9	100.0%	72 (23.8%)	3 (1.0%)	94 (31.0%)	14 (4.6%)	112 (37.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	82.2	69^th of 433 public elementary schools	84.1%		73.5	104^th of 435 public elementary schools	76.1%	35	36.0	53.0	48.0	$10,647
Indian Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3604 Ciniza Dr	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-2900	302	18	17.2	100.0%	30 (9.9%)	5 (1.7%)	73 (24.2%)	8 (2.6%)	176 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	58.4	151^st of 433 public elementary schools	65.1%		71.9	114^th of 435 public elementary schools	73.8%	37	39.0	42.0	28.0	$12,401
Stagecoach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1498 Freedom Dr	Gallup	87301	McKinley County	Gallup	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 721-4300	345	18	19.1	100.0%	12 (3.5%)	3 (0.9%)	93 (27.0%)	4 (1.2%)	227 (65.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	20.3	356^th of 433 public elementary schools	17.8%		33.7	289^th of 435 public elementary schools	33.6%	67	18.0	23.0	15.0	$12,484

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