Is Mark Twain Elementary a good school?

Yes! Mark Twain Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Mark Twain Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?

Students at Mark Twain Elementary are 68% White, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Mark Twain Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Brentwood Middle High : Brentwood High

Mark Twain Elementary

Summary:

Mark Twain Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Brentwood, Missouri that serves 157 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Brentwood School District, which is ranked 12th out of 376 districts in the state.

Mark Twain Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with 71.4% to 78.2% of 3rd and 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, and 81.3% to 85% proficient or better in English Language Arts - significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Mrh Elementary and Dr. Henry Givens Junior Elementary, with a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Mark Twain Elementary also spends significantly more per student, ranging from $17,591 to $18,970 per year, and has a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.8 to 9.5 students per teacher.

The consistent high performance, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation at Mark Twain Elementary suggest the school has a strong educational program, effective teaching practices, and a supportive learning environment that enables students to excel. These factors, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio, likely contribute to its exceptional academic outcomes and make it an attractive option for families in the Brentwood area.

Detail:

Public K-5

2350 St. Clair Ave
Brentwood, MO 63144-2423

(314) 962-0613

District: Brentwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,970

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Brentwood Middle
High:	Brentwood High

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Asian:

12.1%

African American:

11.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.2. (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 (67.5%), Asian (12.1%), African American (11.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Mark Twain Elementary employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark Twain Elementary is $18,970.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mark Twain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark Twain Elementary 6^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Mark Twain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Brentwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood 12^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mark Twain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	81.50	115^th	1074	89.3%
2007	88.77	42^nd	1080	96.1%
2008	94.41	9^th	1084	99.2%
2009	89.70	58^th	1053	94.5%
2010	88.78	52^nd	1066	95.1%
2011	93.62	21^st	1088	98.1%
2012	92.26	24^th	1085	97.8%
2013	88.44	60^th	1108	94.6%
2014	81.02	149^th	1089	86.3%
2015	89.32	63^rd	1058	94.0%
2016	95.02	7^th	865	99.2%
2017	94.35	13^th	1032	98.7%
2018	93.58	25^th	1045	97.6%
2019	97.28	5^th	1052	99.5%
2021	89.47	66^th	901	92.7%
2022	92.78	37^th	908	95.9%
2023	98.20	6^th	898	99.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.04	120^th	887	86.5%

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Rank History for White students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	97.38	8^th	898	99.1%
2019	97.43	5^th	917	99.5%
2021	93.83	23^rd	691	96.7%
2022	95.06	11^th	675	98.4%
2023	98.31	2^nd	673	99.7%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

We LOVE Mark Twain! It's a great environment for both learning and community. This is our first year in the district/at this school, and we have been extremely pleased with the quality of teachers and education our boys have received. We are very glad that we decided to choose the Brentwood school district. It starts from the top-down. The new superintendent is very engaging and personable. Things can only go uphill! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2011

This is an award-winning, caring school. They have implemented "families" which are made up of students from each grade level, and "buddies" which directly pair older students with younger ones. This provides a true sense of belonging at this school and instills a sense of responsibility and pride in the students. I also love that it is a school with small class sizes. You really get to know your child's classmates here! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 16, 2009

Mark Twain Elementary is a wonderful school, with caring staff and a lot of parental involvement. It has won several awards: Missouri School of Character, Missouri Gold Star School, and National Blue Ribbon School (2009). Students benefit from small class sizes and individual attention. I highly recommend this school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mark Twain Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	221	221
1992	134	51	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	198
1993	142	64	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
1994	126	68	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1995	120	73	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
1996	120	73	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	201
1997	138	92	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	243
1998	128	69	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1999	132	71	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	214
2000	134	58	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	198
2001	135	59	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	205
2002	111	55	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	181
2003	111	55	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	181
2004	113	58	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	183
2005	97	53	7	5	n/a	n/a	0	162
2006	93	44	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	150
2007	93	40	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	144
2008	97	36	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	144
2009	110	39	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	163
2010	119	36	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	171
2011	114	35	11	2	0	11	0	173
2012	115	39	12	3	0	13	0	182
2013	113	5	12	4	0	10	0	144
2014	111	47	11	2	0	14	0	185
2015	103	48	14	6	0	12	0	183
2016	109	40	21	10	0	14	0	194
2017	104	33	24	8	0	11	0	180
2018	120	28	15	8	0	12	0	183
2019	116	26	19	7	0	18	0	186
2020	117	24	21	6	0	20	0	188
2021	114	18	21	5	0	20	0	178
2022	119	18	27	5	0	11	0	180
2023	106	18	19	4	0	10	0	157

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
1991	221	16.4	13.4	n/a
1992	198	16.4	12.0	n/a
1993	215	14.0	15.4	77.2
1994	202	15.8	12.8	23.8
1995	201	16.1	12.5	28.9
1996	201	16.1	12.5	28.9
1997	243	16.1	15.1	22.6
1998	207	16.1	12.9	25.1
1999	214	17.5	12.2	30.8
2000	198	18.0	11.0	27.3
2001	205	17.9	11.5	30.2
2002	181	17.9	10.1	8.3
2003	181	17.9	10.1	8.3
2004	183	17.8	10.3	8.2
2005	162	14.4	11.3	11.7
2006	150	13.9	10.8	13.3
2007	144	12.4	11.6	10.4
2008	144	13.5	10.7	13.2
2009	163	13.5	12.1	11
2010	171	15.5	10.9	19.3
2011	173	15.6	11.0	17.9
2012	182	16.7	10.8	16.5
2013	144	17.5	8.1	22.9
2014	185	17.0	10.8	29.2
2015	183	18.0	10.1	31.1
2016	194	18.0	10.7	26.8
2017	180	18.0	9.9	25
2018	183	18.0	10.1	20.8
2019	186	17.7	10.4	22.6
2020	188	17.7	10.6	23.9
2021	178	18.7	9.5	18.5
2022	180	19.8	9.0	15
2023	157	20.0	7.8	18.5

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
1991	221	16.4	13.4	n/a
1992	198	16.4	12.0	n/a
1993	215	14.0	15.4	77.2
1994	202	15.8	12.8	23.8
1995	201	16.1	12.5	28.9
1996	201	16.1	12.5	28.9
1997	243	16.1	15.1	22.6
1998	207	16.1	12.9	25.1
1999	214	17.5	12.2	30.8
2000	198	18.0	11.0	27.3
2001	205	17.9	11.5	30.2
2002	181	17.9	10.1	8.3
2003	181	17.9	10.1	8.3
2004	183	17.8	10.3	8.2
2005	162	14.4	11.3	11.7
2006	150	13.9	10.8	13.3
2007	144	12.4	11.6	10.4
2008	144	13.5	10.7	13.2
2009	163	13.5	12.1	11
2010	171	15.5	10.9	19.3
2011	173	15.6	11.0	17.9
2012	182	16.7	10.8	16.5
2013	144	17.5	8.1	22.9
2014	185	17.0	10.8	29.2
2015	183	18.0	10.1	31.1
2016	194	18.0	10.7	26.8
2017	180	18.0	9.9	25
2018	183	18.0	10.1	20.8
2019	186	17.7	10.4	22.6
2020	188	17.7	10.6	23.9
2021	178	18.7	9.5	18.5
2022	180	19.8	9.0	15
2023	157	20.0	7.8	18.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mark Twain Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$402 (2.2%)	$17,964 (97.8%)	$18,366
2020	$380 (2.2%)	$17,211 (97.8%)	$17,591
2021	$843 (4.7%)	$17,129 (95.3%)	$17,972
2022	$654 (3.4%)	$18,316 (96.6%)	$18,970

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark Twain Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 6^th of 898 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary)	89.3	71.4	17.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	69.4	64.3	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary)	92.6	85	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood)	77	72.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary)	77.4	82.3	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	73.6	75	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.4	3.4%
5th Grade Science (Mark Twain Elementary)	74.2	81.3	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Brentwood)	64.8	74.6	9.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary)	80.6	81.3	0.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood)	76	81.1	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	157	15.6%
African American	26	18	30.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	19
Hispanic	7	4	42.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	116	106	8.6%
Two or More Races	18	10	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.6%	18.5%	4.1%

Schools Near Mark Twain Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St. Clair Ave	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-0613	157	20	7.8	18.5%	106 (67.5%)	18 (11.5%)	4 (2.5%)	19 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.4%)	98.2	6^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.3%		92.8	37^th of 908 public elementary schools	95.9%	31	71.4		78.2		81.3	85.0		81.3		$18,970	$654	$18,316
McGrath Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St Clair Ave - Suite A	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-6824	195	20	9.8	16.4%	144 (73.8%)	15 (7.7%)	6 (3.1%)	14 (7.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.7%)	80.2	140^th of 898 public elementary schools	84.4%		82.6	133^rd of 908 public elementary schools	85.4%	7	60.0	33.3	77.8			65.7		80.8		$19,289	$653	$18,635
Avery Elementary	Public	K-5	909 Bompart Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6425	386	30	12.8	9.6%	317 (82.1%)	28 (7.3%)	18 (4.7%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	96.4	17^th of 898 public elementary schools	98.1%		94.4	25^th of 908 public elementary schools	97.2%	8	67.1	71.5	79.5		79.5	67.2		82.8		$13,170	$81	$13,089
Mrh Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	2810 Burgess Avenue	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4405	460	38	12.1	21.5%	334 (72.6%)	51 (11.1%)	23 (5.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.0%)								(n/a)										$17,210	$1,355	$15,855
Dr. Henry Givens Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	701 N Rock Hill Rd	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6460	259	22	11.8	27.4%	133 (51.4%)	84 (32.4%)	10 (3.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.6%)	72.5	214^th of 898 public elementary schools	76.2%		69.8	246^th of 908 public elementary schools	72.9%	32	58.3	52.7	44.2		50.0					$15,449	$151	$15,298
Mrh Elementary	Public	3-6	7314 Glades Avenue	Richmond Heights	63117	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4403	417	38	10.9	25.9%	273 (65.5%)	61 (14.6%)	28 (6.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	48 (11.5%)	74.7	190^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.8%		76.7	183^rd of 908 public elementary schools	79.8%	7	36.2	52.9	42.2	60.6	50.6	55.8	65.0	57.5	53.6	$14,155	$620	$13,535
Hudson Elementary	Public	K-5	9825 Hudson Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6466	202	20	10.3	12.4%	151 (74.8%)	9 (4.5%)	11 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (14.9%)	85.9	97^th of 898 public elementary schools	89.2%		82.6	132^nd of 908 public elementary schools	85.5%	35	75.0	66.7	48.7		58.9		69.7	59.0		$15,511	$86	$15,425
Glenridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 Wellington Way	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6200	302	30	9.9	10.6%	162 (53.6%)	33 (10.9%)	19 (6.3%)	57 (18.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.3%)	92.6	45^th of 898 public elementary schools	95.0%		91.6	46^th of 908 public elementary schools	94.9%	1	66.1	73.6			62.8	71.8	69.2			$22,267	$612	$21,655
Bristol Elementary	Public	K-5	20 Gray Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6433	388	27	14.1	6.4%	336 (86.6%)	12 (3.1%)	15 (3.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	96.2	19^th of 898 public elementary schools	97.9%		94.7	22^nd of 908 public elementary schools	97.6%	3	69.3	69.1	72.0		80.9	76.7	80.0	80.9		$13,948	$228	$13,720
Meramec Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Meramec Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6300	355	31	11.3	9.0%	240 (67.6%)	38 (10.7%)	9 (2.5%)	39 (11.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.6%)	98.1	7^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.2%		97.3	10^th of 908 public elementary schools	98.9%	3		80.6	84.5		84.5	72.7	81.8	82.8		$19,052	$577	$18,475

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