Mark Twain Elementary School

6316 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110

(School attendance zone shown in map)

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Mark Twain Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 1% in NM)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

286 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

15-19%

21%

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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

25-29%

33%

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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

14:1

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

American Indian

13%

12%

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

Asian

Hispanic

51%

62%

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

Black

White

27%

21%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.57

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

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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 New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM 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 New Mexico for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?

286 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?

Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?

Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2 1/27/2010

My daughter attended this school and we just were not happy with the school neither was she.

- Posted by Parent - evill

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 286 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education