Mark Twain Elementary School

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
9525 130th Ave NE,  Kirkland, WA
Lake Washington School District
3.2
594 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rick Burden
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
74%
Reading Proficiency
75%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
74%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
16%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
73.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
68.3%
State Average
49.7%
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
635:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.2%
White
39.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
33.7%
Hispanic
13.5%
Two or more races
10.4%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/14/2025
My two kids were having a lot of great times in this school. The teachers were attentive and gave lots of support with their needs. The teaching were balanced between instruction-following and creativity.
5.0 parent
12/17/2024
We just moved to Kirkland and enrolled our kids to Twain Elementary in Grade 4 and Grade 2. The experience has been wonderful with plenty of support for our kids - and an active PTSA.
5.0 parent
6/25/2023
Our kid loves the school. He appreciates the helpfulness and encouragement from the teachers, which fosters engagement. He eagerly looking forward to returning to school for his 3rd grade.
5.0 parent
9/26/2022
I've had 3 kids go through this school. It's been an amazing experience. Highly recommend!

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Mark Twain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Kirkland, WA and is served by the Lake Washington School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 594 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 74% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Mark Twain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,535,529. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Washington High School, International Community School, Juanita High School, and more. Learn more about what Kirkland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mark Twain Elementary School.

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