Serving 931 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Twain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 931 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Twain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Twain Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Twain Elementary School?
931 students attend Twain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Twain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Twain Elementary School?
Twain Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twain Elementary School offer ?
Twain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Twain Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 931 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 91%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
