At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
658
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Mark Twain Junior High is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Modesto, California. The school enrolls 658 students. It is part of the Modesto City Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictModesto City Elementary
County6099
CityModesto
ZIP95351
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062513003742
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment658
White5.0%
Hispanic / Latino78.6%
Black / African American2.5%
Asian6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races6.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.0%
Hispanic
78.6%
Black
2.5%
Asian
6.8%
Two+
6.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.