Herbert Hoover Elementary School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School
Should I attend Herbert Hoover Elementary School or Mark Twain Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Herbert Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
395 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#512 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
34
Kindergarten Students
58
56
Grade 1 Students
61
60
Grade 2 Students
69
71
Grade 3 Students
66
70
Grade 4 Students
72
59
Grade 5 Students
69
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
77%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
