Mark Twain Elementary School
- Mark Twain Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Mark Twain Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 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 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 352 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #468 out of 2085 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 16% |
| White | 85% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hannibal 60 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and 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: K-5 | 209 students
0.9 miles
1405 Pearl St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-1050 0.9 K-5 209 - Hannibal Mississippi Valley School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 20 students
1.0 miles
312 Munger Ln
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-2627 1.0 K-12 20 - Hannibal Hannibal Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 975 students
1.1 miles
4500 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-2733 1.1 9-12 975 - 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 | 796 students
1.3 miles
4700 Mcmasters Ave
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-5840 1.3 6-8 796
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