Mark Twain Elementary School

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www.scusd.edu

Mark Twain Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 23% over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

257 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

20-24%

40%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

30-34%

51%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

20:1

22:1

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

American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

12%

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

Hispanic

56%

Black

10%

White

11%

22%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.63

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

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

53%

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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sacramento City Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?

257 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Sacramento City Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 257 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education