Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Mark Twain Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mark Twain Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mark Twain Primary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mark Twain Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Primary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2001 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
27%
Black
45%
17%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark Twain Primary School's ranking?
Mark Twain Primary School is ranked #2001 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mark Twain Primary School often compared to?
Mark Twain Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mark Twain Primary School?
213 students attend Mark Twain Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mark Twain Primary School students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain Primary School?
Mark Twain Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Primary School offer ?
Mark Twain Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Mark Twain Primary School part of?
Mark Twain Primary School is part of Kankakee SD 111 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
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