Is Mark Twain Elementary a good school?

Mark Twain Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.7% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 552 students attended Mark Twain Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?

Students at Mark Twain Elementary are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Mark Twain Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Bret Harte Union High

Mark Twain Elementary

Summary:

Mark Twain Elementary is a public elementary school located in Angels Camp, California, serving 514 students in grades K-8. The school is part of the Mark Twain Union Elementary District, which is ranked 1449 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a rating of 0 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger.

Mark Twain Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5%, which is more than double the state average. Academically, the school's performance is well below the state average, with only 21.08% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and just 7.91% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from the top 50% of California elementary schools in 2014-2015 to the bottom 5% in 2023-2024. Nearby schools like Copperopolis Elementary and San Andreas Elementary also face high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting this may be a regional issue.

Socioeconomic challenges also play a significant role at Mark Twain Elementary, with 56.81% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as White students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of which rank in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools. Addressing these challenges, through targeted support and resources, may be crucial for improving academic outcomes at Mark Twain Elementary and the surrounding schools within the Mark Twain Union Elementary District.

Detail:

Public K-8

646 Stanislaus Ave.
Angels Camp, CA 95222-1239

(209) 736-6533

District: Mark Twain Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5705^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually attend:

High:

Bret Harte Union High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Hispanic:

21.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary ranks worse than 97.3% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.32. (See more...)

Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary ranks worse than 85% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.53. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (21.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 23. (See more...)

Compare Mark Twain Elementary employs 23.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mark Twain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark Twain Elementary 5705^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mark Twain Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mark Twain Elementary 2360^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mark Twain Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Mark Twain Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark Twain Union Elementary 1449^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mark Twain Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	33.98	3003^rd	4809	37.6%
2005	39.06	2776^th	4822	42.4%
2006	39.87	2730^th	4818	43.3%
2007	46.45	2530^th	5113	50.5%
2008	50.09	2367^th	5113	53.7%
2009	43.48	2847^th	5193	45.2%
2010	26.68	4106^th	5314	22.7%
2011	40.75	3190^th	5377	40.7%
2012	41.06	3200^th	5390	40.6%
2013	42.21	3173^rd	5530	42.6%
2015	49.47	2476^th	5611	55.9%
2016	40.76	3030^th	5614	46.0%
2017	41.29	3029^th	5692	46.8%
2018	34.58	3499^th	5662	38.2%
2019	37.12	3375^th	5789	41.7%
2022	26.97	4146^th	5883	29.5%
2023	11.37	5624^th	5874	4.3%
2024	9.32	5705^th	5862	2.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.23	3535^th	5084	30.5%
2019	42.58	2929^th	5173	43.4%
2022	29.71	3868^th	5264	26.5%
2023	12.76	5175^th	5374	3.7%
2024	10.84	5351^st	5511	2.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	35.04	3406^th	5413	37.1%
2019	33.16	3578^th	5492	34.9%
2022	25.45	4170^th	5635	26.0%
2023	12.36	5365^th	5617	4.5%
2024	11.68	5373^rd	5605	4.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.45	3374^th	5431	37.9%
2019	41.71	2933^rd	5510	46.8%
2022	29.81	3799^th	5663	32.9%
2023	11.61	5404^th	5650	4.4%
2024	8.97	5539^th	5636	1.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.38	3315^th	4830	31.4%
2019	42.09	2818^th	4963	43.2%
2022	15.19	4784^th	5084	5.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	14.46	2458^th	2737	10.2%
2019	14.41	2527^th	2834	10.8%
2022	14.73	2400^th	2726	12.0%
2023	2.83	2639^th	2662	0.9%
2024	2.27	2631^st	2647	0.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	52.83	722^nd	1769	59.2%
2005	52.52	756^th	1777	57.5%
2006	48.06	852^nd	1804	52.8%
2007	44.74	1019^th	1999	49.0%
2008	58.15	735^th	2005	63.3%
2009	66.27	595^th	2063	71.2%
2010	59.21	812^th	2179	62.7%
2011	70.84	523^rd	2236	76.6%
2012	65.94	670^th	2259	70.3%
2013	60.90	868^th	2379	63.5%
2015	52.23	1051^st	2477	57.6%
2016	50.44	1101^st	2497	55.9%
2017	46.83	1193^rd	2508	52.4%
2018	41.02	1328^th	2480	46.5%
2019	39.82	1452^nd	2715	46.5%
2022	40.81	1439^th	2740	47.5%
2023	27.39	1937^th	2802	30.9%
2024	17.53	2360^th	2777	15.0%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.93	1099^th	1550	29.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.25	1320^th	2230	40.8%
2019	34.64	1506^th	2369	36.4%
2022	42.20	1257^th	2458	48.9%
2023	40.38	1319^th	2549	48.3%
2024	17.58	2272^nd	2575	11.8%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.35	1174^th	2262	48.1%
2019	32.95	1522^nd	2380	36.1%
2022	36.12	1461^st	2509	41.8%
2023	29.71	1664^th	2547	34.7%
2024	19.18	2122^nd	2546	16.7%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.85	658^th	1369	51.9%
2019	20.32	1389^th	1491	6.8%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.37	1330^th	2273	41.5%
2019	44.62	1169^th	2407	51.4%
2022	45.41	1178^th	2527	53.4%
2023	25.17	1863^rd	2558	27.2%
2024	17.02	2201^st	2547	13.6%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.26	1097^th	2072	47.1%
2019	26.99	1641^st	2213	25.8%
2022	30.60	1605^th	2359	32.0%
2023	22.00	1951^st	2391	18.4%
2024	18.18	2079^th	2383	12.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	22.51	1206^th	1496	19.4%
2019	21.21	1280^th	1602	20.1%
2022	28.92	1117^th	1555	28.2%
2023	15.07	1339^th	1552	13.7%
2024	6.83	1468^th	1535	4.4%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mark Twain Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	405	3	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1989	419	0	6	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	442
1990	430	0	1	8	10	n/a	n/a	0	449
1991	443	4	4	17	13	n/a	n/a	0	481
1992	455	3	3	17	10	n/a	n/a	0	488
1993	502	1	1	14	19	n/a	n/a	0	537
1994	515	5	1	30	8	n/a	n/a	0	559
1995	467	0	5	34	32	n/a	n/a	0	538
1996	467	0	5	34	32	n/a	n/a	0	538
1997	464	1	10	42	15	n/a	n/a	0	532
1998	510	1	14	35	21	n/a	n/a	0	581
1999	510	4	11	44	19	n/a	n/a	0	588
2000	517	6	15	44	12	n/a	n/a	0	594
2001	483	5	10	42	19	n/a	n/a	0	559
2002	428	7	8	56	16	n/a	n/a	0	515
2003	428	7	8	56	16	n/a	n/a	0	515
2004	429	7	12	64	13	n/a	n/a	8	533
2005	390	7	7	88	14	n/a	n/a	0	506
2006	390	10	9	92	8	n/a	n/a	1	510
2007	379	6	17	91	7	n/a	n/a	5	505
2008	367	8	19	109	9	n/a	n/a	0	512
2009	364	8	13	110	6	1	10	0	512
2010	354	5	5	104	5	1	5	0	479
2011	373	3	10	109	7	1	11	0	514
2012	362	1	11	113	8	1	22	0	518
2013	396	4	7	127	4	1	22	0	561
2014	394	5	7	124	4	1	18	0	553
2015	384	5	10	114	6	2	23	0	544
2016	385	1	10	105	7	1	18	0	527
2017	375	1	9	113	13	0	26	0	537
2018	391	5	9	111	7	0	22	0	545
2019	391	6	3	107	7	0	27	0	541
2020	363	7	2	124	10	0	23	0	529
2021	302	2	3	124	9	1	23	0	464
2022	322	6	4	124	15	1	21	0	493
2023	360	4	3	108	14	1	24	0	514
2024	391	4	3	117	14	0	23	0	552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mark Twain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	416	16.0	26.0	n/a
1989	442	18.0	24.5	n/a
1990	449	19.0	23.6	n/a
1991	481	20.0	24.0	n/a
1992	488	20.3	24.0	34.4
1993	537	20.0	26.9	46.9
1994	559	21.0	26.6	30.6
1995	538	21.2	25.4	47.4
1996	538	21.2	25.4	47.4
1997	532	22.0	24.2	47.4
1998	581	29.1	20.0	45.8
1999	588	27.6	21.3	41
2000	594	28.0	21.2	41.6
2001	559	28.0	20.0	42.4
2002	515	24.0	21.5	48.5
2003	515	24.0	21.5	48.5
2004	533	24.0	22.2	49.3
2005	506	22.4	22.6	40.5
2006	510	23.2	22.0	49.5
2007	505	24.5	20.6	49.2
2008	512	24.0	21.3	48.8
2009	512	21.0	23.3	57
2010	479	18.0	26.5	53.4
2011	514	n/a	n/a	56
2012	518	20.9	24.7	n/a
2013	561	21.0	26.7	55.8
2014	553	22.0	25.1	55.2
2015	544	22.0	24.7	55
2016	527	22.0	23.9	56.4
2017	537	22.1	24.2	60.5
2018	545	23.3	23.3	62.6
2019	541	23.0	23.5	57.9
2020	529	n/a	n/a	58
2021	464	20.6	22.4	60.1
2022	493	22.3	22.0	56.8
2023	514	22.9	22.4	56.8
2024	552	23.9	23.0	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mark Twain Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	416	16.0	26.0	n/a
1989	442	18.0	24.5	n/a
1990	449	19.0	23.6	n/a
1991	481	20.0	24.0	n/a
1992	488	20.3	24.0	34.4
1993	537	20.0	26.9	46.9
1994	559	21.0	26.6	30.6
1995	538	21.2	25.4	47.4
1996	538	21.2	25.4	47.4
1997	532	22.0	24.2	47.4
1998	581	29.1	20.0	45.8
1999	588	27.6	21.3	41
2000	594	28.0	21.2	41.6
2001	559	28.0	20.0	42.4
2002	515	24.0	21.5	48.5
2003	515	24.0	21.5	48.5
2004	533	24.0	22.2	49.3
2005	506	22.4	22.6	40.5
2006	510	23.2	22.0	49.5
2007	505	24.5	20.6	49.2
2008	512	24.0	21.3	48.8
2009	512	21.0	23.3	57
2010	479	18.0	26.5	53.4
2011	514	n/a	n/a	56
2012	518	20.9	24.7	n/a
2013	561	21.0	26.7	55.8
2014	553	22.0	25.1	55.2
2015	544	22.0	24.7	55
2016	527	22.0	23.9	56.4
2017	537	22.1	24.2	60.5
2018	545	23.3	23.3	62.6
2019	541	23.0	23.5	57.9
2020	529	n/a	n/a	58
2021	464	20.6	22.4	60.1
2022	493	22.3	22.0	56.8
2023	514	22.9	22.4	56.8
2024	552	23.9	23.0	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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