Summary:
Twin Lakes STEM Academy is the sole elementary school located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 147 students. The school's performance is a significant concern, as it consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Minnesota elementary schools and struggles to meet academic standards across all grade levels and subject areas.
Academically, Twin Lakes STEM Academy lags far behind state averages, with only 10.19% of students proficient or better in Math and 23.89% in Reading, compared to state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%, respectively. The school has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance. This is particularly concerning given the school's high percentage (94.56%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting significant economic challenges among the student population.
Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 5.8 to 1, which is lower than the state average, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school's STEM focus may not be effectively supporting student learning, as evidenced by the low proficiency rates in Math and Science. Significant interventions and support may be necessary to improve Twin Lakes STEM Academy's performance and provide a high-quality education for its predominantly low-income, African American student population.
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