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Mark Twain Elementary School

1100 Mark Twain Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (573) 458-0170
www.rolla.k12.mo.us
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Mark Twain Elementary School serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Mark Twain Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 0.29, which is less 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
#234 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
84%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.29
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Rolla 31 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Mark Twain Elementary School often compared to?

Mark Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?

432 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 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 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?

Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3

What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?

Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Rolla 31 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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