Mark Twain Elementary School vs. Apollo Elementary School
Should I attend Mark Twain Elementary School or Apollo 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
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Apollo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apollo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
448 students
510 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1512 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1753 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
89
Grade 1 Students
77
88
Grade 2 Students
83
79
Grade 3 Students
70
93
Grade 4 Students
66
86
Grade 5 Students
70
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
36%
% Hispanic
14%
25%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
24%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
15%