Fair Oaks Elementary vs Twin Lakes STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Twin Lakes STEM Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
217 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Twin Lakes STEM Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #801 of 923 | #889 of 923 |
| National rank | #33779 of 50,301 | #43417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 396 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 22.3).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 99.1%).
- •Twin Lakes STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 217.
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is a public school while Twin Lakes STEM Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fair Oaks Elementary better than Twin Lakes STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 22.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fair Oaks Elementary and Twin Lakes STEM Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 396. Twin Lakes STEM Academy: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Twin Lakes STEM Academy rank in Minnesota?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 801st of 923 and Twin Lakes STEM Academy is 889th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).