Mark Twain Elementary School

425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 45-49%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(14-15)
45-49%
42%
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(14-15)
35-39%
56%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
27%
25%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
70%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Mark Twain Elementary School often compared to?
Mark Twain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethany Charter School, The Community Roots School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% OR state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
252 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Silver Falls SD 4j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 45-49%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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