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Students at Mark Twain Elem. score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark Twain Elem. 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,933/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rolla), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,768
Median home value
$206,500
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
56.1%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B W Robinson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Harry S. Truman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 1.2 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Col. John B. Wyman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–3 | 1.3 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| St Patrick Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 171 | 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.
Rolla 31
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain Elem. is listed in ROLLA 31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain Elem.
Mark Twain Elem. is a public elementary school in Rolla, MO, part of Rolla 31, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,027 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain Elem.
What grades does Mark Twain Elem. serve?
Mark Twain Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elem. is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain Elem. rank in MO?
Mark Twain Elem. ranks #2,027 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mark Twain Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain Elem. has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mark Twain Elem. a charter school?
No, Mark Twain Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain Elem. a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain Elem.?
49.7% of students at Mark Twain Elem. 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
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Phelps County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (573) 458-0170
- Area population (ZIP 65401)
- 32,476
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65401; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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