Mark Twain Middle School serves 851 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (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 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mark Twain Middle School's student population of 851 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
851 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mark Twain Middle School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)49%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
21%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Middle School?
851 students attend Mark Twain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mark Twain Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Middle School?
Mark Twain Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Middle School offer ?
Mark Twain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mark Twain Middle School part of?
Mark Twain Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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