Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mark Twain Elementary School serves the east part of Westerville, OH, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.7 miles, extending up to 5.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
398 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Westerville City School District.
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