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Mark Twain Elementary School

2352 S Weaver
Springfield, MO 65807
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mark Twain Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mark Twain Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1230 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mark Twain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mark Twain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Mark Twain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mark Twain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Elementary School is ranked #1230 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
323 students attend Mark Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mark Twain Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School offer ?
Mark Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mark Twain Elementary School part of?
Mark Twain Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

School Reviews
5   10/5/2018
Glad to be at this school this year- it`s a completely different and positive change from our previous school (opposite side of the state) and my son is coming home with great grades in classes he was previously just getting by in. Thankful!!!
- Posted by Parent - Edith Schubert
1   11/3/2016
Students are not challenged. Students are bored with curriculum.
- Posted by Parent - Marjorie

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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