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#1330 of 1,750 schools in OK
Mark Twain ES
Elementary School · Duncan · Duncan, OK
A Duncan elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
Post Office Box 1548, Duncan, OK 73534
- Math 23% proficient (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mark Twain ES score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 42 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mark Twain ES 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Emerson ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson ESEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Plato ESEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 274 | 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.
Duncan
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mark Twain ES is listed in DUNCAN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mark Twain ES
Mark Twain ES is a public elementary school in Duncan, OK, part of Duncan, serving approximately 152 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,330 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mark Twain ES
What grades does Mark Twain ES serve?
Mark Twain ES serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mark Twain ES?
Mark Twain ES has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain ES is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mark Twain ES rank in OK?
Mark Twain ES ranks #1,330 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Mark Twain ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Mark Twain ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mark Twain ES has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mark Twain ES a charter school?
No, Mark Twain ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mark Twain ES a Title I school?
No, Mark Twain ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mark Twain ES?
92.1% of students at Mark Twain ES 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stephens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.6%
- Phone
- (580) 255-1324
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- 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.
- 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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