Mark Twain Elementary School vs. The Community Roots School
Should I attend Mark Twain Elementary School or The Community Roots 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 Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
The Community Roots School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-8, The Community Roots School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
252 students
103 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#84 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
39
15
Grade 1 Students
38
15
Grade 2 Students
55
18
Grade 3 Students
40
8
Grade 4 Students
40
15
Grade 5 Students
40
12
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
27%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
70%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.11
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
