Twain Elementary

Summary:

Twain Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 907 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Houston Independent School District, Twain Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance that significantly outpaces the district and state averages.

Twain Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy in reading and mathematics, with 79-88% of students proficient or better in 3rd-5th grade reading, compared to 44-51% for the district and 49-54% for the state. In math, 67-78% of Twain students are proficient or better, compared to 41-48% for the district and 41-49% for the state. This consistent high performance across multiple grade levels and subjects is a testament to the school's quality educational program and dedicated staff.

Twain Elementary also stands out for its diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, unlike many nearby schools that tend to have more homogeneous populations. Additionally, the school serves a more affluent community, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to neighboring schools. Twain Elementary's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that the school is able to allocate more resources towards instruction and student support, which likely contributes to its exceptional academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7500 Braes Blvd
       Houston, TX  77025-1224


(713) 295-5230

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
153rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,514 Help


Students who attend Twain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pershing Middle
High:    Lamar High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  870

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.6%
Hispanic:
23.3%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Twain Elementary ranks better than 96.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 6th among 170 ranked elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Twain Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.6%), Hispanic (23.3%), African American (16%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twain Elementary is 17.7. 141 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twain Elementary is $9,514. 146 elementary schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Twain Elementary 153rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Twain Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Twain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.97 210th 3465 93.9%
2005 82.40 318th 3475 90.8%
2006 80.32 392nd 3476 88.7%
2007 82.45 294th 3724 92.1%
2008 79.24 513th 3768 86.4%
2009 82.70 336th 3884 91.3%
2010 82.27 324th 3937 91.8%
2011 83.11 295th 4095 92.8%
2012 88.12 292nd 4206 93.1%
2013 88.50 277th 4221 93.4%
2014 89.50 221st 4260 94.8%
2015 83.36 550th 4320 87.3%
2016 86.42 405th 4286 90.6%
2017 97.30 112th 4329 97.4%
2018 95.88 150th 4359 96.6%
2019 91.29 302nd 4479 93.3%
2021 96.15 159th 4578 96.5%
2022 95.51 158th 4581 96.6%
2023 93.92 221st 4647 95.2%
2024 95.75 153rd 4675 96.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.62 24th 1046 97.7%
2019 86.71 71st 1112 93.6%
2022 91.48 27th 1004 97.3%
2023 85.89 97th 1099 91.2%
2024 84.25 87th 1114 92.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.29 1238th 3226 61.6%
2019 52.39 1439th 3333 56.8%
2021 85.41 232nd 3446 93.3%
2022 85.22 237th 3487 93.2%
2023 82.47 315th 3556 91.1%
2024 80.84 446th 3638 87.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.57 116th 3558 96.7%
2019 66.45 690th 3684 81.3%
2021 57.99 1034th 3799 72.8%
2022 88.66 180th 3952 95.4%
2023 88.17 215th 4086 94.7%
2024 80.55 420th 4261 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.39 327th 4264 92.3%
2019 58.64 1452nd 4309 66.3%
2021 77.40 531st 4451 88.1%
2022 73.90 704th 4477 84.3%
2023 46.71 2405th 4521 46.8%
2024 68.43 1005th 4560 78.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.95 168th 4306 96.1%
2019 90.49 278th 4348 93.6%
2021 95.33 147th 4499 96.7%
2022 94.51 145th 4561 96.8%
2023 93.64 181st 4588 96.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.38 1241st 3106 60.0%
2019 63.49 1268th 3184 60.2%
2021 73.19 758th 3006 74.8%
2022 68.15 896th 2958 69.7%
2023 60.71 1431st 2980 52.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.42 126th 4240 97.0%
2019 54.18 1695th 4295 60.5%
2021 91.42 145th 4331 96.7%
2022 90.94 159th 4461 96.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.58 127th 4319 97.1%
2019 89.59 326th 4357 92.5%
2021 95.46 155th 4498 96.6%
2022 93.40 203rd 4563 95.6%
2023 91.07 290th 4585 93.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.64 464th 1005 53.8%
2019 58.69 435th 1009 56.9%
2021 87.32 56th 967 94.2%
2022 79.44 105th 957 89.0%
2023 79.67 105th 1015 89.7%
2024 70.92 256th 1035 75.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.98 221st 2483 91.1%
2019 64.59 640th 2515 74.6%
2021 72.20 375th 2444 84.7%
2022 83.66 198th 2421 91.8%
2023 76.44 352nd 2443 85.6%
2024 71.84 434th 2421 82.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.34 247th 4168 94.1%
2019 83.26 358th 4188 91.5%
2021 79.29 537th 4329 87.6%
2022 87.94 268th 4376 93.9%
2023 89.26 240th 4401 94.5%
2024 94.82 85th 4431 98.1%
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Rank History for White students at Twain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.51 98th 3127 96.9%
2019 84.05 288th 3142 90.8%
2021 88.69 147th 3082 95.2%
2022 88.26 153rd 3082 95.0%
2023 86.19 210th 3106 93.2%
2024 91.29 95th 3078 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Twain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 111 110 34 172 n/a n/a n/a 0 427
1989 110 100 27 191 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1990 111 91 36 202 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 123 90 31 203 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 131 88 30 216 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 145 90 43 161 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1994 181 102 38 155 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 212 82 38 162 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 212 82 38 162 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 237 102 46 150 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1998 276 91 63 141 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1999 288 82 80 145 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2000 296 73 86 149 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 283 88 107 152 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2002 279 73 141 162 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2003 279 73 141 162 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2004 295 89 128 169 1 n/a n/a 0 682
2005 295 105 123 167 1 n/a n/a 0 691
2006 338 101 133 172 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2007 369 97 141 171 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2008 376 94 120 153 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2009 396 97 125 157 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2010 427 79 140 147 0 n/a n/a 0 793
2011 425 49 117 170 3 0 23 0 787
2012 425 49 132 177 2 0 25 0 810
2013 440 52 155 195 4 0 27 0 873
2014 460 52 179 199 1 0 32 0 923
2015 463 54 186 218 3 0 36 0 960
2016 416 49 194 211 4 2 38 0 914
2017 397 55 172 215 4 0 38 0 881
2018 394 66 188 198 2 0 36 0 884
2019 396 70 158 212 1 1 37 0 875
2020 395 83 189 201 2 1 42 0 913
2021 365 81 173 193 3 0 44 0 859
2022 356 97 158 196 2 0 53 0 862
2023 346 139 149 200 1 0 72 0 907
2024 327 139 124 203 3 0 74 0 870

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Twain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 23.0 18.5 n/a
1989 428 n/a n/a n/a
1990 440 30.0 14.6 n/a
1991 447 29.5 15.1 n/a
1992 465 36.0 12.9 48.8
1993 439 29.0 15.1 45.8
1994 476 32.0 14.9 33.8
1995 494 31.0 15.9 30.6
1996 494 31.0 15.9 30.6
1997 535 34.0 15.7 27.9
1998 571 33.9 16.8 22.4
1999 595 38.5 15.5 25.7
2000 604 42.0 14.4 24.8
2001 632 40.0 15.8 27.5
2002 655 41.0 16.0 28.2
2003 655 41.0 16.0 28.2
2004 682 43.0 15.9 28.9
2005 691 45.0 15.4 20.3
2006 744 43.0 17.3 25.4
2007 778 46.5 16.7 21.6
2008 743 47.0 15.8 18
2009 775 48.0 16.1 15.9
2010 793 50.0 15.8 12.7
2011 787 48.5 16.2 12.7
2012 810 47.0 17.2 9.4
2013 873 47.2 18.4 12.9
2014 923 53.2 17.3 11.2
2015 960 53.0 18.1 10.9
2016 914 54.0 16.9 11.3
2017 881 53.1 16.5 11.8
2018 884 51.3 17.2 16.1
2019 875 50.6 17.2 16.2
2020 913 50.5 18.0 18.1
2021 859 48.5 17.6 14.9
2022 862 47.1 18.2 16.6
2023 907 48.9 18.5 19.8
2024 870 49.0 17.7 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Twain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 23.0 18.5 n/a
1989 428 n/a n/a n/a
1990 440 30.0 14.6 n/a
1991 447 29.5 15.1 n/a
1992 465 36.0 12.9 48.8
1993 439 29.0 15.1 45.8
1994 476 32.0 14.9 33.8
1995 494 31.0 15.9 30.6
1996 494 31.0 15.9 30.6
1997 535 34.0 15.7 27.9
1998 571 33.9 16.8 22.4
1999 595 38.5 15.5 25.7
2000 604 42.0 14.4 24.8
2001 632 40.0 15.8 27.5
2002 655 41.0 16.0 28.2
2003 655 41.0 16.0 28.2
2004 682 43.0 15.9 28.9
2005 691 45.0 15.4 20.3
2006 744 43.0 17.3 25.4
2007 778 46.5 16.7 21.6
2008 743 47.0 15.8 18
2009 775 48.0 16.1 15.9
2010 793 50.0 15.8 12.7
2011 787 48.5 16.2 12.7
2012 810 47.0 17.2 9.4
2013 873 47.2 18.4 12.9
2014 923 53.2 17.3 11.2
2015 960 53.0 18.1 10.9
2016 914 54.0 16.9 11.3
2017 881 53.1 16.5 11.8
2018 884 51.3 17.2 16.1
2019 875 50.6 17.2 16.2
2020 913 50.5 18.0 18.1
2021 859 48.5 17.6 14.9
2022 862 47.1 18.2 16.6
2023 907 48.9 18.5 19.8
2024 870 49.0 17.7 20

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Twain Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,019 (13.0%) $6,821 (87.0%) $7,840
2020 $1,323 (14.4%) $7,875 (85.6%) $9,197
2021 $722 (7.6%) $8,791 (92.4%) $9,514

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twain Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 4647 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Twain Elementary)5774
 17%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Twain Elementary)6267
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4541
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Twain Elementary)6488
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3928
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Twain Elementary)8593
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3532
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3126
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Twain Elementary)6977
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Twain Elementary)6868
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Twain Elementary)6240
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2824
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Twain Elementary)7760
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3528
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Twain Elementary)8385
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Twain Elementary)8577
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Twain Elementary)6868
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students875907
 3.7%
African American70139
 98.6%
American Indian11
Asian158149
 5.7%
Hispanic212200
 5.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White396346
 12.6%
Two or More Races3772
 94.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.2%19.8%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Twain Elementary

Students at Twain Elementary are 38% White, 23% Hispanic, 16% African American, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

Yes! Twain Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 153rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Twain Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pershing Middle
High : Lamar High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 870 students attended Twain Elementary.


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