Serving 47 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Twin Rivers Elementary School's student population of 47 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twin Rivers Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
72%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twin Rivers Elementary School's ranking?
Twin Rivers Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School?
47 students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Twin Rivers Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twin Rivers Elementary School?
Twin Rivers Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twin Rivers Elementary School offer ?
Twin Rivers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twin Rivers Elementary School part of?
Twin Rivers Elementary School is part of Twin Rivers Comm School District.
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