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Mark Twain Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 496 students

 

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Posted February 6, 2012

Great school. My daughter loves it here. The teachers and the staff are great.Do not let the score fool you! Smart kids and devoted teachers are here!
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 80% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

259 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
55%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students74%
Female69%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income68%
Non-low income95%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities78%
English language learners66%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students42%
Female43%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income38%
Non-low income56%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities48%
English language learners21%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income76%
Non-low income100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)40%
Students without disabilities84%
English language learners64%

Reading

All Students53%
Female52%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income46%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)20%
Students without disabilities57%
English language learners18%

Science

All Students71%
Female69%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income67%
Non-low income93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)50%
Students without disabilities74%
English language learners46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Math

All Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White100%
Low income79%
Non-low income83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)36%
Students without disabilities90%
English language learners62%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female56%
Male51%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White73%
Low income54%
Non-low income54%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities63%
English language learners18%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Illinois used the Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 4 and 7 in science. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Illinois. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Illinois State Board of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Illinois' state standards

Source: Illinois State Board of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 89% 23%
White 7% 51%
Black 2% 18%
Asian 1% 4%
Two or more races 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jose Celis

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Wheeling, IL 60090
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