Serving 192 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mark Twain Primary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mark Twain Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mark Twain Primary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2164 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
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 #2164 out of 3,542 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 27% 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?
192 students attend Mark Twain Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mark Twain Primary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
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.
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