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#1077 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Mark Twain Jr. High
Middle School · Ralls Co. R-ii · Center, MO
A Ralls Co. R-ii middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21622 HWY 19, Center, MO 63436
- Math 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark Twain Jr. High score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mark Twain Jr. High 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low212/100K
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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
$63,500
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$513/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ralls Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,693NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain Jr. High is listed in RALLS CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain Jr. High
Mark Twain Jr. High is a public middle school in Center, MO, part of Ralls Co. R-ii, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain Jr. High
What grades does Mark Twain Jr. High serve?
Mark Twain Jr. High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mark Twain Jr. High?
Mark Twain Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Jr. High is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain Jr. High rank in MO?
Mark Twain Jr. High ranks #1,077 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mark Twain Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain Jr. High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mark Twain Jr. High a charter school?
No, Mark Twain Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain Jr. High?
30.8% of students at Mark Twain Jr. High 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ralls County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (573) 267-3397
- Area population (ZIP 63436)
- 1,109
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
Official sources & links
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 63436; 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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