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 (26-27)
- 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
Showing 2011–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
27%
Black
(19-20)43%
16%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)43%
48%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(19-20)11%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
77%
46%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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?
43% of Mark Twain students are Black, 43% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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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