Very Good
#1082 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 31% in state
Mark Twain Elementary School
Elementary School · Westerville City · Westerville, OH
A Westerville City elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
799 E Walnut St, Westerville, OH 43081
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark Twain Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 69% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark Twain Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,950/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westerville), 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
$90,336
Median home value
$297,300
Median rent
$1,434/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43081; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherrington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Mcvay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Robert Frost Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Pointview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 293 | 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.
Westerville City
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #9 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain Elementary School is listed in Westerville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain Elementary School
Mark Twain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westerville, OH, part of Westerville City, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,082 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain Elementary School
What grades does Mark Twain Elementary School serve?
Mark Twain Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary School?
Mark Twain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Elementary School is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain Elementary School rank in OH?
Mark Twain Elementary School ranks #1,082 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Mark Twain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mark Twain Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mark Twain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Mark Twain Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (614) 797-7200
- Area population (ZIP 43081)
- 64,314
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 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.
- 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 43081; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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