Mark Twain Elementary School
- Mark Twain Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mark Twain Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #770 out of 2,073 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 9% | 16% |
| White | 85% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hannibal 60 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Mark Twain Elementary School is Mississippi Valley School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eugene Field Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hannibal Eugene Field Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 208 students
0.9 miles
1405 Pearl St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573)221-1050 0.9 PK-5 208 - Hannibal Mississippi Valley School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 22 students
1.0 miles
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573)248-2627 1.0 K-12 22 - Hannibal Hannibal Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1007 students
1.1 miles
4500 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573)221-2733 1.1 9-12 1007 - Hannibal Hannibal Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.2 miles
4550 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573)221-4430 1.2 9-12 n/a - Hannibal Hannibal Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 786 students
1.3 miles
4700 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573)221-5840 1.3 6-8 786
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