Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1% in NM)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
54%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
31%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mark Twain Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Autism Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
259 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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