MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL
MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH is a Title I public middle school that is part of the RALLS CO. R-II school district, located in CENTER, MO with about 188 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 12 teachers, MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 in Center, Missouri, serves as a key secondary education facility within the Ralls County R-II School District. Situated along Highway 19, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle-school grade levels. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering student development, academic achievement, and preparation for high school success within a rural community setting.
The school operates as part of a small, community-oriented district that emphasizes local engagement and consistent academic standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum, school activities, and administrative resources. As a staple of the Center, Missouri area, Mark Twain Junior High plays a vital role in supporting the educational needs of the local student population by balancing core instructional requirements with a focus on student growth.
For more information, contact MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH at (573) 267-3397 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CENTER, MO 63436-9648
(573) 267-3397
http://rallsr2.k12.mo.us/
MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CENTER, MO with about 188 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RALLS CO. R-II
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 12.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.