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Mark Twain Elementary School vs. The Community Roots School

Should you attend Mark Twain Elementary School or The Community Roots School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mark Twain Elementary School
425 Church St
Silverton, OR 97381
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
The Community Roots School
229 Eureka Ave
Silverton, OR 97381
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

The Community Roots School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Community Roots School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
315 students
108 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mark Twain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Community Roots School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mark Twain Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Community Roots School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
6 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mark Twain Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Community Roots School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at The Community Roots School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#343 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 30%)
#510 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mark Twain Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Community Roots School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in OR)(22-23 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mark Twain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Community Roots School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in OR)
50-59%
(Top 30% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mark Twain Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Community Roots School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in OR)
<50%
(Top 20% in OR)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Community Roots School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mark Twain Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Community Roots School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
18
Grade 1 Students
69
15
Grade 2 Students
48
19
Grade 3 Students
48
15
Grade 4 Students
49
24
Grade 5 Students
46
8
Grade 6 Students
-
9

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Community Roots School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at The Community Roots School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at The Community Roots School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at The Community Roots School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
69%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at The Community Roots School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mark Twain Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at The Community Roots School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of The Community Roots School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mark Twain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at The Community Roots School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mark Twain Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at The Community Roots School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Silver Falls SD 4j School District and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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