Mark Twain Special Center vs. Canyon Hills
Should I attend Mark Twain Special Center or Canyon Hills? 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 Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Canyon Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mark Twain Special Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 132 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Canyon Hills ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California 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 California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
68 students
132 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
8 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#840 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
<50%
Graduation Rate
<50%
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
1
-
Grade 1 Students
7
-
Grade 2 Students
4
1
Grade 3 Students
4
1
Grade 4 Students
1
1
Grade 5 Students
3
1
Grade 6 Students
6
1
Grade 7 Students
-
4
Grade 8 Students
2
7
Grade 9 Students
3
5
Grade 10 Students
4
4
Grade 11 Students
7
5
Grade 12 Students
26
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
40%
14%
% Hispanic
48%
50%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
9%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
