Mark Twain School (Closed 2009)

Mark Twain School serves 93 students in grades 7-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 83% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
93 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mark Twain School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MD)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
64%
33%
White
17%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mark Twain School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mark Twain School?
93 students attend Mark Twain School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Mark Twain School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mark Twain School?
Mark Twain School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mark Twain School offer ?
Mark Twain School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Mark Twain School part of?

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