Twain Elementary School

7500 Braes Blvd
Houston, TX 77025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 862 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Twain Elementary School's student population of 862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
862 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#269 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
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70%
37%
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73%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
19%
5%
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Hispanic
23%
53%
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Black
11%
13%
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White
41%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Twain Elementary School is ranked #269 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Twain Elementary School often compared to?
Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Twain Elementary School?
862 students attend Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Twain Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Elementary School?
Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twain Elementary School offer ?
Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Twain Elementary School part of?
Twain Elementary School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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