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Mark Twain Elementary

Public Grades K-5

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Mark Twain Elementary is a public elementary school located in Brentwood, Missouri, serving 159 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Brentwood School District, which is ranked 8th out of 367 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mark Twain Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years. The school's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in MAP assessments across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, 85% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Science, compared to the state average of 42.2%. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.9% to 17.6% in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as McGrath Elementary and Brentwood Early Childhood Center, both in the Brentwood School District, Mark Twain Elementary generally outperforms them in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in MAP assessments across multiple grade levels and subjects. The school's consistent high performance and ability to support a diverse student population, including a small percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, are noteworthy achievements.

173

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,604

Per pupil spending ?

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8636 Litzsinger Rd
Brentwood, MO 63144-2423

(314) 962-0613

District: Brentwood

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Brentwood Middle
High:	Brentwood High

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

African American:

15.0%

Asian:

11.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (72% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg70%

Missouri avg43%

60^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Brentwood

8^th of 367Brentwood among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	91.1	60 of 900	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	22 of 906	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	6 of 898	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	92.8	37 of 908	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	89.5	66 of 901	92.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.3	5 of 1052	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	25 of 1045	97.6%	★★★★★
2017	94.4	13 of 1032	98.7%	★★★★★
2016	95.0	7 of 865	99.2%	★★★★★
2015	89.3	63 of 1058	94.0%	★★★★★
2014	81.0	149 of 1089	86.3%	★★★★☆
2013	88.4	60 of 1108	94.6%	★★★★★
2012	92.3	24 of 1085	97.8%	★★★★★
2011	93.6	21 of 1088	98.1%	★★★★★
2010	88.8	52 of 1066	95.1%	★★★★★
2009	89.7	58 of 1053	94.5%	★★★★★
2008	94.4	9 of 1084	99.2%	★★★★★
2007	88.8	42 of 1080	96.1%	★★★★★
2006	81.5	115 of 1074	89.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2018	76.0	120 of 887	86.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	98.3	2 of 673	99.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.1	11 of 675	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	93.8	23 of 691	96.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.4	5 of 917	99.5%	★★★★★
2018	97.4	8 of 898	99.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2023)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)86th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science85%+43 vs state

English Language Arts75%+30 vs state

Mathematics67%+25 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

We LOVE Mark Twain! It's a great environment for both learning and community. This is our first year in the district/at this school, and we have been extremely pleased with the quality of teachers and education our boys have received. We are very glad that we decided to choose the Brentwood school district. It starts from the top-down. The new superintendent is very engaging and personable. Things can only go uphill! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2011

This is an award-winning, caring school. They have implemented "families" which are made up of students from each grade level, and "buddies" which directly pair older students with younger ones. This provides a true sense of belonging at this school and instills a sense of responsibility and pride in the students. I also love that it is a school with small class sizes. You really get to know your child's classmates here! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 16, 2009

Mark Twain Elementary is a wonderful school, with caring staff and a lot of parental involvement. It has won several awards: Missouri School of Character, Missouri Gold Star School, and National Blue Ribbon School (2009). Students benefit from small class sizes and individual attention. I highly recommend this school! Close Quote

Schools Near Mark Twain Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-5	8636 Litzsinger Rd	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-0613	173	20	8.6	21.4%	106 (61.3%)	26 (15.0%)	10 (5.8%)	19 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)	91.1	60^th of 900 public elementary schools	93.3%		95.5	22^nd of 906 public elementary schools	97.6%	38	54.4	79.4			85.0		74.9			$20,604	$527	$20,076
McGrath Elementary	Public	K-5	2350 St Clair Ave - Suite A	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 962-6824	236	20	11.7	11.4%	171 (72.5%)	14 (5.9%)	7 (3.0%)	15 (6.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.4%)	93.8	35^th of 900 public elementary schools	96.1%		91.6	47^th of 906 public elementary schools	94.8%	12		76.0	62.8		65.6	83.3	68.9			$18,178	$527	$17,650
Avery Elementary	Public	K-5	909 Bompart Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6425	337	27	12.4	5.9%	292 (86.6%)	12 (3.6%)	12 (3.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	98.1	5^th of 900 public elementary schools	99.4%		97	10^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.9%	5	85.1	78.3	81.2		78.0	86.9	79.9			$16,937	$32	$16,905
Mrh Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	2810 Burgess Avenue	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4405	451	38	11.9	22.2%	323 (71.6%)	52 (11.5%)	27 (6.0%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)								(n/a)										$15,296	$32	$15,264
Dr. Henry Givens Junior Elementary	Public	K-5	701 N Rock Hill Rd	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6460	306	25	12.1	36.9%	165 (53.9%)	102 (33.3%)	12 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.2%)	64.6	315^th of 900 public elementary schools	65.0%		77.1	172^nd of 906 public elementary schools	81.0%	143	42.1	43.8	62.8			49.2				$14,314	$30	$14,284
Mrh Elementary	Public	3-6	7314 Glades Avenue	Richmond Heights	63117	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 644-4403	436	39	11.1	20.6%	296 (67.9%)	58 (13.3%)	27 (6.2%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (10.6%)	84.8	120^th of 900 public elementary schools	86.7%		84.2	114^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.4%	6	45.8	59.5	52.9	70.4	64.2	59.0	64.6	66.9	66.6	$16,984	$37	$16,947
Hudson Elementary	Public	K-5	9825 Hudson Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 963-6466	199	20	10.1	10.6%	150 (75.4%)	10 (5.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (14.6%)	94.6	29^th of 900 public elementary schools	96.8%		90.9	52^nd of 906 public elementary schools	94.3%	23	72.5		64.2		71.4	75.0	69.6			$17,507	$110	$17,397
Glenridge Elementary	Public	K-5	7447 Wellington Way	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6200	321	31	10.3	9.7%	177 (55.1%)	31 (9.7%)	23 (7.2%)	55 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.9%)	95.3	25^th of 900 public elementary schools	97.2%		96	18^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.0%	7	74.0	66.0	74.1		77.3	73.5	72.9	77.3		$23,741	$149	$23,592
Bristol Elementary	Public	K-5	20 Gray Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6433	361	27	13.3	6.9%	317 (87.8%)	7 (1.9%)	10 (2.8%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	97	11^th of 900 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.2	17^th of 906 public elementary schools	98.1%	6	67.6	80.6	68.9		83.0	75.3	85.6	83.0		$15,689	$32	$15,657
Meramec Elementary	Public	K-5	400 S Meramec Ave	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 854-6300	368	32	11.5	5.2%	243 (66.0%)	27 (7.3%)	12 (3.3%)	47 (12.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.5%)	97.7	8^th of 900 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.7	7^th of 906 public elementary schools	99.2%	1	76.9	92.5	66.5		81.7	75.3	91.1			$21,626	$125	$21,502

Frequently Asked Questions about Mark Twain Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain Elementary?

Students at Mark Twain Elementary are 61% White, 15% African American, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Mark Twain Elementary in?

Brentwood

Is Mark Twain Elementary a good school?

Yes. Mark Twain Elementary ranks in the top 6.7% of Missouri elementary schools.

How many students attend Mark Twain Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended Mark Twain Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Mark Twain Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mark Twain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brentwood Middle
High : Brentwood High

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