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Mark Twain Elementary

Lynwood Unified · Los Angeles County · 12315 Thorson Avenue, Lynwood, CA 90262-5243

(310) 603-1500 · marktwain.mylusd.org/

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4/10
#3702
Rank 3702 out of 5,722
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3520 · 39th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3785 · 34th percentile
Science4/10 · #3793 · 32nd percentile

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School Overview

Lynwood is a tight-knit, working-class community just southeast of Compton, where families are deeply rooted and schools carry a real sense of neighborhood pride. Mark Twain Elementary sits in the mid-range of California's competitive public school landscape, offering a solid foundation for younger kids in a district that's been working to grow its academic outcomes over time. Families who are active in their child's education and looking for a community-oriented environment where they can get genuinely involved will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

286 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
254 (89%)
African American
25 (9%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners109 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged264 (92%)
Students with Disabilities43 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

542
Enrollment
25
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2190 · 64th percentile

128 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found