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
241 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
53.6%
Science
48.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%

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
An absolutely fantastic school with unbelievable teachers, staff, and principal! I would urge any prospective Iowa City parent to come check it out.

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Mark Twain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Iowa City, IA and is served by the Iowa City Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 241 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Mark Twain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $240,796. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elizabeth Tate Alternative High School, City High School, Southeast Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Iowa City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mark Twain Elementary School.

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