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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Mark Twain Junior High

Modesto City Elementary · Stanislaus County · 707 Emerald Avenue, Modesto, CA 95351-1910

(209) 574-1918

2/10
#1145
Rank 1145 out of 1,315
Top 87%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1088 · 17th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1153 · 12th percentile
Science2/10 · #1184 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mark Twain Junior High serves seventh and eighth graders in Modesto's west side, a working-class part of the Central Valley city where families tend to put down deep roots. The school faces some real academic headwinds — test scores sit in the lower range statewide — so families who prioritize strong academics may want to weigh their options carefully or look into supplemental support at home. That said, Modesto itself has a lot going for it: a tight-knit community feel, affordable living, and easy access to both the Sierra Nevada and the Bay Area, making it a practical base for families who love California without the coastal price tag.

Student Demographics

600 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
491 (82%)
Asian
41 (7%)
White
18 (3%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
African American
10 (2%)
Other
25 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners349 (58%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged570 (95%)
Students with Disabilities68 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

658
Enrollment
30.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
24.9
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 Programs5/10 · #750 · 45th percentile

96 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found