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707 Emerald Avenue, Modesto, CA 95351-1910
Summary
Mark Twain Junior High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 23rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 34.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 16.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 34.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 16.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 881/1,204 (27th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 985/1,204 (18th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 658 |
| Low-Income Students | 616 (93.6%) |
| English Learners | 252 (38.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 5.4 points over the full period.
•Math +5.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 31.8% to 36.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 881 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 36.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 17% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 11% to 14%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 15.3% to 17.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 985 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 6.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 16.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Mark Twain Junior High compare within the district?
Mark Twain Junior High is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Modesto City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mark Twain Junior High rank in California?
Mark Twain Junior High ranks No. 881 of 1,204 in reading and No. 985 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Mark Twain Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and No. 4 in math among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 34.3% meet the reading standard and 16.2% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mark Twain Junior High compare with other schools in Modesto?
Mark Twain Junior High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 5 7–8 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Mark Twain Junior High compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Mark Twain Junior High is No. 11 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Junior HighThis school | 16.5% | 34.3% |
| Evelyn Hanshaw Middle | 20.7% | 27.4% |
| La Loma Junior High | 23.6% | 34.3% |
