Garden City 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.
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Twin Lakes STEM Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
217 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota | Twin Lakes STEM Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 923 | #889 of 923 |
| National rank | #38605 of 50,301 | #43417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 366 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 22.3).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 99.1%).
- •Garden City Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 217.
- •Garden City 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 Garden City Elementary better than Twin Lakes STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Elementary ranks higher (29.9 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 Garden City Elementary and Twin Lakes STEM Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary: 366. Twin Lakes STEM Academy: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary and Twin Lakes STEM Academy rank in Minnesota?
Garden City Elementary is 834th of 923 and Twin Lakes STEM Academy is 889th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).