Serving 615 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 615 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)78%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
29%
9%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
615 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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