MARK TWAIN

Mark Twain is a public school that is part of the Alton CUSD 11 school district, located in Alton, IL with about 31 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 6 teachers, Mark Twain has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 School, located at 907 Milton Rd in Alton, Illinois, is a facility within the Alton Community Unit School District 11. Historically, the building has served as an elementary school site, focusing on foundational education for students in the surrounding Alton community. The school is situated in a residential area, reflecting the district’s commitment to neighborhood-based learning environments that aim to foster academic growth and social development in the early formative years.

As part of the broader Alton school system, Mark Twain has been dedicated to implementing district-wide curricula designed to meet state educational standards. Like many schools in the region, it emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student engagement, and providing a supportive atmosphere for diverse learners. The school serves as a local hub for families, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the small-community feel characteristic of many Alton neighborhood schools.

For more information, contact Mark Twain at (618) 463-2063 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.