Lakewood Elementary, Twin Lakes WI

Original Research by School Decision on Lakewood Elementary

Lakewood Elementary sits in the village of Twin Lakes, a recreational and residential community in western Kenosha County defined by its two glacial lakes, seasonal vacation housing, and the annual Country Thunder music festival. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade under the Twin Lakes #4 School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet.

The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the largest minority group and a small number of multiracial students. More than two-fifths of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a moderate range for economic need among elementary schools in the area. Class sizes across grades are generally manageable, with enrollment tapering off slightly in the upper elementary grades before rising again in middle school.

On the Wisconsin Forward Exam, reading and math proficiency rates vary by grade level and subject, and the pattern is uneven. In English language arts, the strongest performance comes from seventh graders, where a majority of students scored at or above proficiency. By contrast, third grade, sixth grade, and eighth grade all saw proficiency rates below a third of test takers. Math results follow a similar shape: seventh grade again stands out as the strongest year, with roughly two-thirds of students meeting the bar, while the lower middle school years grade five and grade six posted lower proficiency rates. Science and social studies are assessed in grades four and eight. In social studies, both grade levels posted proficiency rates in a solid middle range. Science results lagged behind, particularly for eighth graders. Across all tested subjects and grades combined, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Kenosha County. This is a soft spot a parent may want to look into further with the school.

The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate. Civil rights data such as chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing ratios were not available in the record, nor were course access offerings or program specifics like art, music, or special education services. Because the school serves a full pre-K through eighth grade band, the absence of certain metrics likely reflects gaps in the reporting rather than the nature of the school.

A parent considering Lakewood should be aware of the district's broader context. The Twin Lakes #4 School District has seen its state accountability rating decline in recent years, moving from Meets Expectations to Meets Few Expectations over consecutive report cards. Voters have rejected multiple recurring referendum questions since 2024, and the district has responded with budget reductions that include staffing cuts, program cuts, and increased student fees. These financial pressures may affect school-level resources and programming going forward.

Twin Lakes itself is a low-density, auto-oriented village with a mix of permanent and seasonal housing. Home values in the area sit above the national median and have appreciated recently, reflecting the lake-oriented demand. The village has invested in new municipal infrastructure, including a Village Hall and sewer plant upgrades, but the local economy lacks a clearly identifiable set of major private employers. The setting is quiet and recreational, better suited to families who value lake access and a small-town atmosphere than to those seeking urban amenities or a wide array of commercial services.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 360%

School 60% · District 60%

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Grade 469%

School 69% · District 69%

▲ 15 pts above state median · ▲ 16 pts above county median

Grade 555%

School 55% · District 55%

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 6 pts above county median

Grade 648%

School 48% · District 46% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Grade 765%

School 65% · District 65%

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

Grade 855%

School 55% · District 54%

▲ 3 pts above state median · even with county median

English language arts

Grade 335%

School 35% · District 35%

▼ 18 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 450%

School 50% · District 50%

▼ 2 pts below state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 545%

School 45% · District 45%

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 629%

School 29% · District 27% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▼ 25 pts below state median · ▼ 33 pts below county median

Grade 761%

School 61% · District 61%

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 827%

School 27% · District 33% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▼ 25 pts below state median · ▼ 28 pts below county median

Science

Grade 444%

School 44% · District 44%

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▲ 2 pts above county median

Grade 836%

School 36% · District 42% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 15 pts below state median · ▼ 18 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 456%

School 56% · District 56%

▼ 9 pts below state median · even with county median

Grade 859%

School 59% · District 63% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

This schoolTwin Lakes #4 School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income36%Higher-income33%3 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income29%Higher-income67%38 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income38%Higher-income50%13 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income13%Higher-income39%26 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income30%Higher-income76%46 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income27%Higher-income27%0 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income46%Higher-income78%32 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income71%Higher-income67%5 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income50%Higher-income58%8 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income50%Higher-income46%4 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income30%Higher-income81%51 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income55%Higher-income55%0 pp gap