646 Stanislaus Ave.
Angels Camp, CA 95222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Mark Twain Elementary School serves 464 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Mark Twain Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 464 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
464 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (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 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#715 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
65%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?

464 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?

Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?

Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Mark Twain Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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