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Mark Twain Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 673 students

 

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Posted April 12, 2013

My daughter in first grade, her teacher is very nice and helpful. The reception people not helpful and look like not friendly .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 31, 2005

While brief, it seemed that this school had it together and we were impressed with the caring attitude we saw.
—Submitted by Dave Hartman, a parent


Posted February 16, 2005

Parent involvement is high; Mark Twain is the only school to offer a 'Arts & More' program (provides hands-on learning of drama, crafts, movement, etc); the teachers are high quality and use very effective teaching methods; the district also offers a reading recovery program for ALL first grade students (all first graders will be reading at or above first grade level upon advancement).
—Submitted by a parent


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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 65% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
43%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
46%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

118 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
25%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students55%
Female57%
Male52%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income49%
Not low income70%
Special education23%
Not special education59%
Limited English41%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students48%
Female59%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income45%
Not low income56%
Special education8%
Not special education53%
Limited English24%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students50%
Female51%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White62%
Low income40%
Not low income77%
Special education15%
Not special education55%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female67%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White57%
Low income45%
Not low income66%
Special education8%
Not special education57%
Limited English16%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students49%
Female63%
Male36%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income41%
Not low income71%
Special education15%
Not special education54%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students50%
Female55%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income48%
Not low income54%
Special education18%
Not special education57%
Limited English21%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students44%
Female48%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income44%
Not low income44%
Special education5%
Not special education53%
Limited English7%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students35%
Female32%
Male37%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income32%
Not low income41%
Special education5%
Not special education42%
Limited English7%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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
White 60% 63%
Hispanic 34% 18%
Black 3% 5%
Asian 2% 7%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Two or more races 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 166%N/A40%
Special education 215%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 232%N/A8%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 18N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 13N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 62%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jody Hughes

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1801 North Rd 40
Pasco, WA 99301
Phone: (509) 543-6794

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