Mark Twain Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
851 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Mark Twain Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#3062 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)7%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)51%
56%
Black
(21-22)10%
5%
White
(21-22)21%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)11%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Mark Twain Middle School is ranked #3062 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mark Twain Middle School often compared to?
Mark Twain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marina Del Rey Middle School, Westside Global Awareness Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Middle School?
851 students attend Mark Twain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mark Twain Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mark Twain Middle School offer ?
Mark Twain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mark Twain Middle School part of?
Mark Twain Middle School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Mark Twain Middle School located?
Mark Twain Middle School is located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in Mar Vista.
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