Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mark Twain Elementary School serves the northern part of Carson City, NV, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living about 0.8 miles away from its borders.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 684 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Mark Twain Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Empire Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School, Carson Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
497 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Carson City School District.
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