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Mark Twain Elementary School

705 S 31st St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507

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Mark Twain Elementary School serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Mark Twain Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

310 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (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 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1759 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10-14%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

Black

15%

White

65%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

14%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

St. Joseph School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?

310 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?

Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?

Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?

Mark Twain Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education