Mark Twain Elementary School

1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Mark Twain Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mark Twain Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#512 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
12%
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Black
12%
7%
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White
65%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
396 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Bettendorf Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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