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Mark Twain Special Center

11802 Loara St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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Top 30%
Serving 87 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mark Twain Special Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mark Twain Special Center's student population of 87 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
87 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 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 Special Center ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Special Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mark Twain Special Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mark Twain Special Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mark Twain Special Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
39%
12%
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Hispanic
47%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mark Twain Special Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mark Twain Special Center and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
13%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Mark Twain Special Center and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mark Twain Special Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mark Twain Special Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Special Center's ranking?
Mark Twain Special Center is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mark Twain Special Center often compared to?
Mark Twain Special Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Orange County Special Education, Canyon Hills by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mark Twain Special Center?
The graduation rate of Mark Twain Special Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mark Twain Special Center?
87 students attend Mark Twain Special Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Mark Twain Special Center students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Special Center?
Mark Twain Special Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Special Center offer ?
Mark Twain Special Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mark Twain Special Center part of?
Mark Twain Special Center is part of Garden Grove Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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