- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Modesto, CA
Mark Twain Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062513003742
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain Junior High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 9
- middle schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain Junior High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Junior High ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Modesto City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062513003742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Mark Twain Junior High held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 062513003742 · Modesto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 21.2:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bret Harte Elementary (867 students)
Mark Twain Junior High held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bret Harte Ele
Bret Harte Elementary
867 students
- Roosevelt Juni
Roosevelt Junior High
818 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary
786 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
777 students
- La Loma Junior
La Loma Junior High
705 students
- This school
Mark Twain Junior High
658 students
What this shows Mark Twain Junior High reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain Junior High compares
Mark Twain Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.9%
White 3.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Mark Twain Junior High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Mark Twain Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Loma Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Modesto
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Standard public school
1,016 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Somerset Middle
Standard public school
947 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Standard public school
906 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Junior High
Standard public school
818 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Junior High
Standard public school
746 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
La Loma Junior High
Standard public school
705 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain Junior High
How many students attend Mark Twain Junior High?
Mark Twain Junior High has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain Junior High is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain Junior High?
88.3% of students at Mark Twain Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.1% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain Junior High?
Mark Twain Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mark Twain Junior High rank among middle schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain Junior High ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in Modesto, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Modesto City Elementary?
Besides Mark Twain Junior High, Modesto City Elementary also operates Bret Harte Elementary (867 students), Roosevelt Junior High (818 students), and Fairview Elementary (786 students). See the Modesto City Elementary district page for the complete list.