MARK TWAIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Mark Twain Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Modesto City Elementary school district, located in Modesto, CA with about 781 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Mark Twain Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mark Twain Junior High, located at 707 Emerald Ave. in Modesto, California, serves as a local academic hub within the Modesto City Schools district. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental transition between elementary and high school, typically serving students in grades 7 and 8. The school is situated in a residential area of South Modesto, playing a central role in the daily lives of families in the surrounding neighborhood.

Academically, the school emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing various programs aimed at fostering student growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the region, Mark Twain Junior High works to support a diverse student body through extracurricular activities, athletics, and collaborative efforts between educators and parents to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school.

For more information, contact Mark Twain Junior High at (209) 576-4814 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.