Mark Twain Special Center

Q: What is Mark Twain Special Center's ranking?

Mark Twain Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What schools are Mark Twain Special Center often compared to?

Mark Twain Special Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Orange County Special Education by visitors of our site.

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Mark Twain Special Center?

The graduation rate of Mark Twain Special Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.

Q: How many students attend Mark Twain Special Center?

75 students attend Mark Twain Special Center.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Mark Twain Special Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Special Center?

Mark Twain Special Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Mark Twain Special Center offer ?

Mark Twain Special Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

Q: What school district is Mark Twain Special Center part of?

Mark Twain Special Center is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Top 30%

Tel: (714) 663-6050

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Mark Twain Special Center serves 75 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Mark Twain Special Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 75 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mark Twain Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Mark Twain Special Center's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Total Students

75 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Mark Twain Special Center is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mark Twain Special Center is 0.60, which is less 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

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mark Twain Special Center 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mark Twain Special Center 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Mark Twain Special Center 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

39%

12%

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Hispanic

49%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.60

0.63

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

Graduation Rate

(16-17)

<50%

83%

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mark Twain Special Center 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

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Garden Grove Unified School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Twain Special Center's ranking?

Mark Twain Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What schools are Mark Twain Special Center often compared to?

Mark Twain Special Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Orange County Special Education by visitors of our site.

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

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mark Twain Special Center?

The graduation rate of Mark Twain Special Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.

How many students attend Mark Twain Special Center?

75 students attend Mark Twain Special Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Mark Twain Special Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Special Center?

Mark Twain Special Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Mark Twain Special Center offer ?

Mark Twain Special Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Mark Twain Special Center part of?

Mark Twain Special Center is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 75 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Graduation Rate
: <50% (Top 1%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education