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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the Twin Lakes Elementary administration to hear?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
502
Middle
DISTRICT 557 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY·NCES 062619008913
Twin Lakes Elementary
3900 Gilman Rd., El Monte, CA 91732 · (626) 652-4400 · Los Angeles County
GRADES 03–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL502 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 26% of California public middle schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.1:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
446 students
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 23 | 5% |
| Grade 4 | 63 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 55 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 65 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 131 | 26% |
| Grade 8 | 165 | 33% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
28.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -1.2pp since 2014
Math
19.6%
CA avg 37.7% . -0.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 29 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 20 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 1 points since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 8.6% | 20.2% | 23.9% | 47.4% |
| Math | 8.2% | 11.4% | 24.9% | 55.6% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28.8% | 19.6% |
| 2023-24 | 23.1% | 17.6% |
| 2022-23 | 25.6% | 19.3% |
| 2021-22 | 30.5% | 14.8% |
| 2018-19 | 38.0% | 25.5% |
| 2017-18 | 34.9% | 27.1% |
| 2016-17 | 38.5% | 25.8% |
| 2015-16 | 34.0% | 23.0% |
| 2014-15 | 30.0% | 20.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
22.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
27.5%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 23% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 27% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Twin Lakes Elementary
Twin Lakes Elementary's state test result (22.8% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Lakes Elementary this school | 502 | 88.8% | 22.8% |
| Olive Middle Baldwin Park | 477 | 87.6% | 33.6% |
| BP STEM Academy Baldwin Park | 565 | 88.3% | 48.6% |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy Delano | 585 | 90.4% | 33.7% |
| Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate Santa Ana | 534 | 88.4% | 37.6% |
| Almond Tree Middle Delano | 554 | 91.7% | 46.4% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Twin Lakes Elementary ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Los Angeles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 22.8% | #971 of 1,224 | #210 of 248 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 19.6% | #875 of 1,227 ▼ 20 | #195 of 248 ▼ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 28.8% | #1,017 of 1,227 ▲ 78 | #222 of 248 ▲ 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.5pp | #684 of 1,214 | #173 of 247 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 502 | #921 of 1,377 | #206 of 317 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.8:1 | #288 of 1,279 | #80 of 301 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.9% | #1,083 of 1,278 | #218 of 301 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.8% | #319 of 1,329 | #128 of 312 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +24.3% | #35 of 257 | #6 of 38 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
502
+63 (+14%) vs 2020
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 818
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 23.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 502 | 26.7 | 18.8:1 | 89% (446) |
| 2023-24 | 576 | 31.9 | 18.1:1 | 68% (394) |
| 2022-23 | 682 | 34.3 | 19.9:1 | 78% (535) |
| 2020-21 | 439 | 19 | 23.1:1 | 98% (429) |
| 2017-18 | 404 | 17 | 23.8:1 | 91% (369) |
| 2015-16 | 435 | 17 | 25.6:1 | 89% (387) |
| 2010-11 | 476 | N/A | N/A | 93% (445) |
| 2000-01 | 848 | 38 | 22.3:1 | 93% (786) |
| 1990-91 | 818 | 29 | 28.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Twin Lakes Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (404 to 502); teachers up 57% (17 to 26.7).
About Twin Lakes Elementary
Twin Lakes Elementary is a middle school located in El Monte, California, in Los Angeles County. The school serves grades 3 through 8. Enrollment is 502 students. That is 24% below the average of about 659 students for middle schools in California.
A total of 8 schools make up Mountain View Elementary, with 4,455 students enrolled.
Hispanic students are 90% of those enrolled at Twin Lakes Elementary. Next come 8% Asian. That compares with about 48% Hispanic among all Los Angeles County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 18%.
Twin Lakes Elementary lists 26.7 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 18.8 students per teacher. The school's 18.8:1 compares with an average of 20.7:1 for middle schools in California. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 89% of the student body. The 70% average for public schools in Los Angeles County is 19 points lower.
Among California public middle schools, Twin Lakes Elementary outscored 26%, which works out to a C on the allk12 Grade.
Twin Lakes Elementary posts an average proficiency rate across its state test results of 22.8%, compared with a predicted 27.5%. It is not in the top or bottom 10% of California schools on BeatsExpectations.
In Los Angeles County, home to about 9,808,667 people, the median household earns about $90,112 a year, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Los Angeles County number 2,244, with about 1,265,907 students.
La Primaria Elementary is the nearest public school to Twin Lakes Elementary, about 0.4 miles away. Twin Lakes Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. The school's 22.8% average proficiency ranks 4th among 6 nearby schools.
NCES assigns Twin Lakes Elementary the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment increased by 14% across 4 years, from 439 in 2020-21 to 502 in 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 23.1:1 in 2020-21, and 18.8:1 in 2024-25.
People who know Twin Lakes Elementary can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Los Angeles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,808,667
Census ACS
Median income
$90,112
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
2,244
1,265,907 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mountain View Elementary
- Parkview ElementaryElementary · 920 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryElementary · 785 students
- Baker ElementaryElementary · 601 students
- Willard F. Payne ElementaryElementary · 534 students
- Miramonte ElementaryElementary · 438 students
- Maxson ElementaryElementary · 433 students
Other schools in El Monte
- Arroyo HighHigh · 1,638 students
- El Monte HighHigh · 1,383 students
- Mountain View HighHigh · 1,123 students
- Durfee ElementaryElementary · 1,120 students
- Parkview ElementaryElementary · 920 students
- Monte Vista ElementaryElementary · 785 students
Other Twin Lakes Elementary schools
8 other US public schools in 7 states are named Twin Lakes Elementary. Twin Lakes Elementary is the 4th largest of the 9.
- Twin Lakes ElementaryOrangevale, CA · 494 students
- TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARYELK RIVER, MN · 704 students
- TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAMPA, FL · 535 students
- Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolLas Vegas, NV · 523 students
- Twin Lakes Elementary SchoolFEDERAL WAY, WA · 371 students
Nearby schools
- La Primaria Elementary0.4 mi · 242
- Fernando R. Ledesma Continuation High0.5 mi · 293
- De Anza Elementary0.5 mi · 421
- Baker Elementary0.7 mi · 601
- Thompson Elementary0.8 mi · 21
- Durfee Elementary0.8 mi · 1,120
Frequently asked questions
About Twin Lakes ElementaryHow large is Twin Lakes Elementary?
Twin Lakes Elementary enrolls approximately 502 students in grades 03-08.
What age range does Twin Lakes Elementary serve?
Twin Lakes Elementary serves students from grade 03 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary?
Approximately 18.8:1 students per teacher at Twin Lakes Elementary.
What is the student diversity at Twin Lakes Elementary?
Student demographics at Twin Lakes Elementary are roughly 1% White, 90% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Asian.
Who oversees Twin Lakes Elementary?
Twin Lakes Elementary is overseen by Mountain View Elementary in Los Angeles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.