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#2007 of 3,813 schools in IL
Mark Twain Primary School
Elementary School · Kankakee Sd 111 · Kankakee, IL
A Kankakee Sd 111 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2250 E Court St, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark Twain Primary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 6%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark Twain Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,557
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| King Middle Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 3–6 | 0.8 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kankakee Sd 111
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain Primary School is listed in Kankakee SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain Primary School
Mark Twain Primary School is a public elementary school in Kankakee, IL, part of Kankakee Sd 111, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,007 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain Primary School
What grades does Mark Twain Primary School serve?
Mark Twain Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mark Twain Primary School?
Mark Twain Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Primary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain Primary School rank in IL?
Mark Twain Primary School ranks #2,007 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mark Twain Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mark Twain Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain Primary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mark Twain Primary School a charter school?
No, Mark Twain Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain Primary School a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain Primary School?
93.4% of students at Mark Twain Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (815) 933-0722
- Area population (ZIP 60901)
- 33,224
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60901; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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