Mark Twain Elementary

Summary:

Mark Twain Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson City, Nevada, serving 558 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Carson City School District, which is ranked 8th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mark Twain Elementary's performance, as measured by SBAC test scores, is generally lower than the Carson City and Nevada state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (34.6%) and Reading (35.4%) were below the Carson City (28.1% and 36.7%) and Nevada (32.6% and 41.3%) averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with English Language Learners ranking much lower than other subgroups. The school's 100% free and reduced lunch rate also suggests that the majority of its students come from low-income families, which can present unique challenges.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Carson City School District, Edith W. Fritsch Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics (43.3%) and Reading (43.9%) compared to Mark Twain Elementary. Over the years, Mark Twain Elementary's statewide ranking has generally declined, from 161st out of 341 Nevada elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 231st out of 377 in 2023-2024, indicating the school may need to implement strategies to improve its overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2111 Carriage Crest Dr.
       Carson City, NV  89706


(775) 283-1000

District: Carson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,809 Help


Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carson Middle School
High:    Carson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  500

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.4%
White:
29.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Carson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.84. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.4%), White (29.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Carson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary is 14.7, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Carson City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Mark Twain Elementary employs 34 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark Twain Elementary is $11,809. 4 elementary schools in the Carson City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mark Twain Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Carson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Carson City 8th of 13 Nevada 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 NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.29 73rd 246 70.3%
2008 36.53 177th 294 39.8%
2009 41.16 160th 292 45.2%
2010 43.75 166th 300 44.7%
2011 65.66 93rd 318 70.8%
2012 36.34 206th 328 37.2%
2013 32.48 241st 330 27.0%
2014 21.11 277th 332 16.6%
2016 35.30 209th 347 39.8%
2017 49.27 171st 351 51.3%
2018 50.12 161st 341 52.8%
2019 50.01 184th 388 52.6%
2021 36.33 182nd 324 43.8%
2022 54.59 144th 380 62.1%
2023 60.22 126th 384 67.2%
2024 32.84 231st 377 38.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.60 180th 213 15.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 108th 227 52.4%
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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 NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.83 90th 321 72.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.18 182nd 330 44.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.21 125th 332 62.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.78 167th 308 45.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mark Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 142nd 247 42.5%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada 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.

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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
1993 458 6 4 71 22 n/a n/a 0 561
1994 444 9 2 74 15 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 416 5 14 105 13 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 416 5 14 105 13 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 434 7 11 123 5 n/a n/a 0 580
1998 471 6 9 145 5 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 445 18 7 152 10 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 429 10 9 184 16 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 428 5 8 210 13 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 440 14 13 255 6 n/a n/a 0 728
2003 440 14 13 255 6 n/a n/a 0 728
2004 405 6 11 232 6 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 676 676
2006 345 3 11 281 6 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 332 6 19 285 9 n/a n/a 0 651
2008 311 7 26 290 7 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 265 8 28 314 7 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 204 5 21 330 7 n/a n/a 0 567
2011 187 2 12 334 7 2 14 0 558
2012 183 1 11 314 10 1 13 0 533
2013 193 2 11 340 6 2 14 0 568
2014 191 4 10 347 8 5 20 0 585
2015 229 6 12 350 7 2 21 0 627
2016 234 7 11 329 8 2 17 0 608
2017 263 5 11 343 10 2 28 0 662
2018 221 5 11 346 9 2 34 0 628
2019 220 4 14 348 8 2 38 0 634
2020 208 4 15 322 8 1 34 0 592
2021 183 5 12 327 8 0 31 0 566
2022 196 3 9 316 8 0 29 0 561
2023 191 4 9 304 13 0 37 0 558
2024 148 1 7 307 7 0 30 0 500

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
1993 561 36.0 15.6 41.9
1994 544 33.0 16.5 42.1
1995 553 31.1 17.8 50.6
1996 553 31.1 17.8 50.6
1997 580 34.5 16.8 40.2
1998 636 36.0 17.7 48.4
1999 632 38.5 16.4 53.6
2000 648 37.0 17.5 45.2
2001 664 37.0 17.9 41.9
2002 728 43.0 16.9 44.4
2003 728 43.0 16.9 44.4
2004 660 47.0 14.0 40
2005 676 n/a n/a n/a
2006 646 39.0 16.6 n/a
2007 651 40.5 16.1 n/a
2008 641 39.0 16.4 51
2009 622 38.0 16.4 53.1
2010 567 37.0 15.3 62.6
2011 558 35.0 15.9 66.1
2012 533 33.0 16.1 65.3
2013 568 32.0 17.7 68.5
2014 585 34.0 17.2 74.9
2015 627 35.0 17.9 65.6
2016 608 37.0 16.4 78.5
2017 662 35.0 18.9 99.5
2018 628 36.0 17.4 99.5
2019 634 35.0 18.1 99.5
2020 592 42.0 14.0 99.5
2021 566 39.0 14.5 100
2022 561 n/a n/a 100
2023 558 32.0 17.4 100
2024 500 34.0 14.7 57.2

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
1993 561 36.0 15.6 41.9
1994 544 33.0 16.5 42.1
1995 553 31.1 17.8 50.6
1996 553 31.1 17.8 50.6
1997 580 34.5 16.8 40.2
1998 636 36.0 17.7 48.4
1999 632 38.5 16.4 53.6
2000 648 37.0 17.5 45.2
2001 664 37.0 17.9 41.9
2002 728 43.0 16.9 44.4
2003 728 43.0 16.9 44.4
2004 660 47.0 14.0 40
2005 676 n/a n/a n/a
2006 646 39.0 16.6 n/a
2007 651 40.5 16.1 n/a
2008 641 39.0 16.4 51
2009 622 38.0 16.4 53.1
2010 567 37.0 15.3 62.6
2011 558 35.0 15.9 66.1
2012 533 33.0 16.1 65.3
2013 568 32.0 17.7 68.5
2014 585 34.0 17.2 74.9
2015 627 35.0 17.9 65.6
2016 608 37.0 16.4 78.5
2017 662 35.0 18.9 99.5
2018 628 36.0 17.4 99.5
2019 634 35.0 18.1 99.5
2020 592 42.0 14.0 99.5
2021 566 39.0 14.5 100
2022 561 n/a n/a 100
2023 558 32.0 17.4 100
2024 500 34.0 14.7 57.2

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,448 (13.5%) $9,316 (86.5%) $10,764
2020 $1,043 (9.3%) $10,172 (90.7%) $11,215
2021 $421 (3.7%) $10,949 (96.3%) $11,370
2022 $1,158 (9.8%) $10,651 (90.2%) $11,809

Data source: Nevada 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 184th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 384 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary)3649.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Carson City)45.239.5
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Mark Twain Elementary)33.744.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Carson City)39.436.6
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary)41.153.1
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Carson City)43.339.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Mark Twain Elementary)46.746.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Carson City)50.442.5
 7.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary)45.735.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Carson City)41.331.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Mark Twain Elementary)60.947.3
 13.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Carson City)52.641.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mark Twain Elementary)30.424.4
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Carson City)33.322.3
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary)4145.9
 4.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Carson City)35.832
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Mark Twain Elementary)47.446.2
 1.2%
   All Grades Reading (Carson City)43.237.9
 5.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Mark Twain Elementary)30.424.4
 6%
   All Grades Science (Carson City)31.227.7
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634558
 12%
African American44
American Indian813
 62.5%
Asian149
 35.7%
Hispanic348304
 12.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White220191
 13.2%
Two or More Races3837
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%


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Students at Mark Twain Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 30% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carson Middle School
High : Carson High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 500 students attended Mark Twain Elementary.

Mark Twain Elementary ranks 231st of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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