Mark Twain Elementary
School Profile
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/twain/
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What is Special About Our School?
The Mark Twain learning experience enables each child to strive for academic excellence in an atmosphere that promotes self worth. The curriculum is all child-centered, with an emphasis on reading and thinking skills.
In the fall of 1997, we adopted a school-wide reading program called “Success for All” that includes daily 90-minute age/ability reading groups, individual tutoring for first graders, and reading assessments every eight weeks. In 1999, the program was expanded to include the Math “Wings” component, which emphasizes math concepts. Each classroom provides a minimum of 75-90 minutes of math every day. Nine years ago, Mark Twain adopted a mandatory uniform code, which supports the academic and social goals of the school.
Mark Twain relies on the cooperative efforts of a dedicated staff, involved parents, and a supportive community to accomplish its goals. Together they provide an enriching and supportive environment where individuals are valued for their diversity as members of a global society. Our staff members model a community of learners, encouraging and welcoming parents as partners in the learning process. Community members are actively recruited to help students by providing experiences that relate to lifelong learning.
Programs unique to Mark Twain include the Family Literacy Nights, the Reading Opportunity Room, Tutoring Lab, and a part-time family and student advocate.No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line. Find your school’s report card on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/ Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
- AmeriCorps volunteer
- Assemblies
- Breakfast and Lunch programs
- English as a Second Language support
- Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO)
- Full-time counselor
- Full-time ELL staff
- General music
- Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
- Math and Reading Tutoring
- PE Specialist
- Reading and Math Intervention Specialist
- Reading Counts
- School-wide Title I program
- Site Leadership Team
- Special Education (integrated kindergarten, inclusion, and resource room)
- Student Achievement Facilitator
- Success for All Mathwings curriculum
- Success for All Reading curriculum
- Technology lab
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
| African American | 20.70 | 20.73 | 20.30 |
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Asian American |
13.86 | 11.59 | 11.70 |
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Hispanic |
37.15 | 40.24 | 37.00 |
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Native American |
.92 | .61 | 1.40 |
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White |
17.93 | 16.06 | 17.40 |
| Pac Islander | 2.22 | 4.27 | 5.90 |
| Multi-Racial | 6.10 | 5.89 | 5.90 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
542 | 490 | 441 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
79.9% | 81.8% | 76.1% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
| Our District | Our School | ||
| “Per Pupil” Expenditures for 2006-07 | Funding | ||
Total Expenditure |
$8,296.00 |
Building Expenditures |
$72,693.25 |
Supplies & Instructional Materials |
$432.00 |
ASB (Associated Student Body) Expenditures |
$2,411.65 |
Equipment |
$52.00 | ||
Mark Twain’s funds are used to enhance student curriculum and student programs. Most of the money is used for teaching supplies, materials, equipment, and photocopying for student lessons.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL)
*Beginning in spring of 2006, the state of Washington requires that the WASL be given at sixth grade.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 3 |
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Math |
2004 |
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2006 |
2007 |
School |
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68.0 |
63.4 |
District |
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70.0 |
74.1 |
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Reading |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2007 |
School |
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61.0 |
66.2 |
District |
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72.0 |
73.5 |
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| Grade 4 |
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Math |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
47.1 |
50.5 |
61.0 |
49.0 |
District |
62.1 |
61.7 |
66.0 |
60.1 |
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Reading |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
69.0 |
78.5 |
83.0 |
66.0 |
District |
81.4 |
84.4 |
86.0 |
80.2 |
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Writing |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
48.3 |
51.6 |
44.0 |
51.3 |
District |
58.8 |
58.6 |
58.0 |
56.2 |
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| Grade 5 |
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Math |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
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40.0 |
51.2 |
District |
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58.0 |
66.2 |
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Reading |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
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60.0 |
67.5 |
District |
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82.0 |
75.3 |
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Science |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
School |
11.6 |
12.0 |
22.0 |
11.1 |
District |
23.5 |
32.0 |
30.0 |
31.2 |