Mark Twain ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Motivational Achievement Center encompasses the entire school district in Alton, IL, covering approximately 85.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 9.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (19-20)
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)49%
17%
White
(19-20)41%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain?
61 students attend Mark Twain.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mark Twain students are Black, 41% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mark Twain offer ?
Mark Twain offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mark Twain part of?
Mark Twain is part of Alton CUSD 11 School District.
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