Mark Twain Elementary School

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
1355 Deforest Ave,  Iowa City, IA
Iowa City Community School District
5.0
246 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
53.6%
Science
48.4%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
232:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.8%
Female
48.4%
White
34.1%
Hispanic
32.1%
Black
25.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/1/2014
It is important to understand that Twain's low rating is most likely based on test scores alone. Test scores can be misleading. Twain has a diverse student body, and a wonderful, supporting atmosphere. It is a striving and thriving community, and if you are looking for a school for your child where...
5.0 parent
8/1/2013
Mark Twain is a great school. My children attend and look forward to going to school everyday. The staff is always caring and willing to listen. Go Mark Twain Tigers!!!!!!!
5.0 parent
3/5/2013
My daughter has excelled at Mark Twain Elementary and has every opportunity available to her. Her peers are diverse, the teachers are excellent, leadership is phenomenal. My daughter struggled with a subject and her teacher found different ways to teach it and for her to learn. She loves going to sc...
5.0 parent
3/4/2013
This the best elementary school in Iowa City. Don't let the rating fool you. Come to the school and find out yourself.

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