MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Charter School 608 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Mark Twain Dual Language Academy, located in the Alta Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, is a specialized magnet school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). The school is distinguished by its focus on bilingualism and biliteracy, offering a rigorous dual-language immersion program in English and Spanish. By integrating academic instruction in both languages, the academy aims to foster multicultural proficiency and high-level cognitive development, preparing students to be globally competitive and culturally aware citizens.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mark Twain is recognized for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. As a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who prioritize language acquisition and global education. The school environment emphasizes inclusive, collaborative learning, supported by a dedicated staff focused on helping students reach fluency in both languages while mastering core academic subjects. Its location on San Pedro Avenue serves as a central hub for students seeking an intensive, language-rich educational experience in a supportive, culturally diverse setting.
608
Total Students
35.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White33
Hispanic556
Black8
Asian2
Two or More8
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    556 (91.4 %)
  • White
    33 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone: (210)738-9745
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 369
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 94
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 84
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 66
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten94
Kindergarten71
Grade 184
Grade 267
Grade 365
Grade 456
Grade 566
Grade 647
Grade 723
Grade 835
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31752.1%
Male29147.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
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