Mark Twain Elementary School

Summary:

Mark Twain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westerville, Ohio, serving 458 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Westerville City School District, which is ranked 255 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mark Twain Elementary School has consistently performed well on the Ohio State Tests, with proficiency rates often exceeding the Westerville City and Ohio state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 77.9% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 71.4% for Westerville City and 64% for the state. The school has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 10.6% in 2021-2022 to 7.4% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average. When compared to other nearby schools in the Westerville City School District, Mark Twain Elementary School generally performs well, with higher proficiency rates in many subject areas and grade levels.

Over the past several years, Mark Twain Elementary School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 675th out of 1,687 Ohio elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 332nd out of 1,577 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding increase in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 4 stars. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (25.98% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for low socioeconomic status, and this subgroup has historically performed lower than the school's overall performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 799 E Walnut St
       Westerville, OH  43081-2548


(614) 797-7200

District: Westerville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,728 Help


Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Walnut Springs Middle School
High:    Westerville-North High School

Student/teacher ratio:  22.1 Help
Number of students:  447

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.4%
African American:
22.4%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mark Twain Elementary School ranks better than 78.9% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 5th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Westerville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.39. (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: White (60.4%), African American (22.4%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School is 22.1, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the Westerville City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mark Twain Elementary School is $12,728, which is the 4th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Westerville City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mark Twain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mark Twain Elementary School 332nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Mark Twain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Westerville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Westerville City 255th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mark Twain Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.60 421st 1471 71.4%
2005 59.84 687th 1501 54.2%
2006 60.74 717th 1504 52.3%
2007 67.31 603rd 1609 62.5%
2008 70.09 518th 1582 67.3%
2009 64.32 711th 1610 55.8%
2010 68.39 618th 1662 62.8%
2011 67.35 708th 1686 58.0%
2012 75.99 373rd 1709 78.2%
2013 80.05 218th 1701 87.2%
2014 68.44 675th 1687 60.0%
2015 70.82 555th 1684 67.0%
2016 70.58 586th 1678 65.1%
2017 68.17 644th 1651 61.0%
2018 75.17 436th 1636 73.3%
2019 70.56 569th 1676 66.1%
2021 67.46 634th 1610 60.6%
2022 69.79 570th 1588 64.1%
2023 81.53 290th 1596 81.8%
2024 79.39 332nd 1577 78.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.21 53rd 139 61.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.71 70th 174 59.8%
2019 38.83 101st 169 40.2%
2021 43.36 96th 183 47.5%
2022 50.58 98th 213 54.0%
2024 22.26 213th 258 17.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 91.81 28th 900 96.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.77 582nd 1465 60.3%
2019 58.77 664th 1465 54.7%
2021 52.83 678th 1404 51.7%
2022 43.25 855th 1419 39.7%
2023 54.69 704th 1447 51.3%
2024 35.15 1042nd 1484 29.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.46 555th 1518 63.4%
2019 71.75 479th 1502 68.1%
2021 67.22 517th 1467 64.8%
2022 70.73 477th 1488 67.9%
2023 85.13 160th 1483 89.2%
2024 79.47 280th 1466 80.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.08 136th 1021 86.7%
2019 70.65 197th 956 79.4%
2021 56.15 260th 765 66.0%
2022 59.22 247th 824 70.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.60 120th 759 84.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.34 335th 1536 78.2%
2019 70.61 516th 1535 66.4%
2021 60.81 665th 1499 55.6%
2022 64.91 634th 1518 58.2%
2023 74.69 406th 1498 72.9%
2024 72.92 439th 1485 70.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.55 49th 52 5.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.26 119th 598 80.1%
2019 65.07 162nd 605 73.2%
2021 78.33 72nd 533 86.5%
2022 63.65 158th 601 73.7%
2023 66.38 142nd 610 76.7%
2024 35.94 363rd 603 39.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mark Twain Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.67 142nd 1309 89.2%
2019 84.80 96th 1271 92.4%
2021 74.44 319th 1249 74.5%
2022 82.10 176th 1242 85.8%
2023 86.74 65th 1215 94.7%
2024 86.54 62nd 1190 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mark Twain Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 694 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1989 689 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 699
1990 382 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1991 427 14 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1992 451 19 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1993 394 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1994 376 13 5 3 2 n/a n/a 0 399
1995 371 27 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 371 27 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 367 25 6 3 4 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 372 30 7 3 6 n/a n/a 0 418
1999 410 19 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 443 25 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 478
2001 416 26 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 307 67 10 6 1 n/a n/a 31 422
2003 307 67 10 6 1 n/a n/a 31 422
2004 331 76 5 10 0 n/a n/a 32 454
2005 300 72 7 16 0 n/a n/a 31 426
2006 304 72 8 16 0 n/a n/a 28 428
2007 303 85 10 18 0 n/a n/a 22 438
2008 317 88 12 21 0 n/a n/a 23 461
2009 325 83 15 17 0 n/a n/a 30 470
2010 324 78 17 18 0 n/a n/a 31 468
2011 298 110 18 22 2 0 24 0 474
2012 299 110 18 18 2 0 23 0 470
2013 283 120 14 28 0 0 39 0 484
2014 300 136 16 28 0 0 36 0 516
2015 321 124 23 35 0 0 36 0 539
2016 307 127 32 42 0 0 49 0 557
2017 310 135 39 38 0 0 53 0 575
2018 310 130 48 33 0 0 52 0 573
2019 329 128 56 38 0 0 44 0 595
2020 346 134 56 31 0 0 56 0 623
2021 324 141 54 31 1 0 52 0 603
2022 323 148 52 37 1 0 60 0 621
2023 268 98 20 25 1 0 46 0 458
2024 270 100 16 22 1 0 38 0 447

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 703 28.0 25.1 0
1989 699 26.0 26.8 n/a
1990 389 17.0 22.8 n/a
1991 449 17.9 25.0 n/a
1992 476 18.3 26.0 3.8
1993 408 17.0 24.0 0.5
1994 399 18.5 21.6 1
1995 404 18.0 22.4 2
1996 404 18.0 22.4 2
1997 405 18.5 21.9 4.4
1998 418 17.5 23.9 5.5
1999 441 20.3 21.7 6.8
2000 478 17.0 28.1 4
2001 451 20.0 22.6 5.1
2002 422 20.8 20.3 13.6
2003 422 20.8 20.3 13.6
2004 454 22.1 20.5 15.4
2005 426 20.6 20.7 18.7
2006 428 21.4 20.0 27.3
2007 438 21.1 20.8 27.4
2008 461 21.8 21.1 n/a
2009 470 20.8 22.6 24.8
2010 468 19.7 23.7 24
2011 474 17.7 26.7 28.7
2012 470 20.1 23.3 32.6
2013 484 22.6 21.3 30.8
2014 516 23.1 22.3 31.2
2015 539 n/a n/a 31.9
2016 557 26.0 21.4 37.9
2017 575 27.0 21.2 39
2018 573 25.0 22.9 36.1
2019 595 25.0 23.8 36.5
2020 623 26.0 23.9 36.4
2021 603 26.1 23.1 n/a
2022 621 28.3 21.9 n/a
2023 458 20.2 22.6 26
2024 447 20.2 22.1 30.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 703 28.0 25.1 0
1989 699 26.0 26.8 n/a
1990 389 17.0 22.8 n/a
1991 449 17.9 25.0 n/a
1992 476 18.3 26.0 3.8
1993 408 17.0 24.0 0.5
1994 399 18.5 21.6 1
1995 404 18.0 22.4 2
1996 404 18.0 22.4 2
1997 405 18.5 21.9 4.4
1998 418 17.5 23.9 5.5
1999 441 20.3 21.7 6.8
2000 478 17.0 28.1 4
2001 451 20.0 22.6 5.1
2002 422 20.8 20.3 13.6
2003 422 20.8 20.3 13.6
2004 454 22.1 20.5 15.4
2005 426 20.6 20.7 18.7
2006 428 21.4 20.0 27.3
2007 438 21.1 20.8 27.4
2008 461 21.8 21.1 n/a
2009 470 20.8 22.6 24.8
2010 468 19.7 23.7 24
2011 474 17.7 26.7 28.7
2012 470 20.1 23.3 32.6
2013 484 22.6 21.3 30.8
2014 516 23.1 22.3 31.2
2015 539 n/a n/a 31.9
2016 557 26.0 21.4 37.9
2017 575 27.0 21.2 39
2018 573 25.0 22.9 36.1
2019 595 25.0 23.8 36.5
2020 623 26.0 23.9 36.4
2021 603 26.1 23.1 n/a
2022 621 28.3 21.9 n/a
2023 458 20.2 22.6 26
2024 447 20.2 22.1 30.9

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mark Twain Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,571
2022 $10,965
2023 $12,313
2024 $12,728

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mark Twain Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 569th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 290th of 1596 Elementary schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary School)69.573.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Westerville City)74.372.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary School)78.177.2
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westerville City)78.474.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary School)86.485.9
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Westerville City)7973.8
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary School)78.373.1
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Westerville City)71.166.9
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Mark Twain Elementary School)70.183.3
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Westerville City)70.671
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mark Twain Elementary School)75.487.9
 12.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Westerville City)71.270.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mark Twain Elementary School)73.287.9
 14.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Westerville City)77.380.2
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595458
 23%
African American12898
 23.4%
American Indian01
Asian5620
 64.3%
Hispanic3825
 34.2%
Pacific Islander00
White329268
 18.5%
Two or More Races4446
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.5%26%
 10.5%


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

Middle : Walnut Springs Middle School
High : Westerville-North High School

Mark Twain Elementary School ranks 332nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mark Twain Elementary School are 60% White, 22% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 447 students attended Mark Twain Elementary School.


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