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2224 Walgrove Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066-3502
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 77th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
51.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 290/1,204 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 254/1,204 (79th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 974 |
| Low-Income Students | 561 (57.6%) |
| English Learners | 42 (4.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 10.3 points over the full period. Math rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 10.3 points over the full period.
•Math +10.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.4% to 64.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.1% 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
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 91% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 77%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 45.0% to 54.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 41.4-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 59.2% 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 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Middle compare within the district?
Mark Twain Middle is No. 13 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 120 6–8 schools in Los Angeles Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Mark Twain Middle rank in California?
Mark Twain Middle ranks No. 290 of 1,204 in reading and No. 254 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 Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 32 in reading and No. 30 in math among 120 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.0% meet the reading standard and 35.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Mark Twain Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles?
Mark Twain Middle is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 65 6–8 schools in Los Angeles with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AngelesHow does Mark Twain Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Mark Twain Middle is No. 59 in reading and No. 52 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain MiddleThis school | 51.5% | 61.5% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 12 | 21.9% | 30.7% |
| Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 4 | 39.7% | 48.4% |
