Twain School (Closed 2007)

Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
73%
18%
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White
13%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Twain School?
230 students attend Twain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Twain School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain School?
Twain School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Twain School offer ?
Twain School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Twain School part of?
Twain School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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