D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Mark Twain Special Center

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 11802 Loara St., Garden Grove, CA 92840
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 10% · Math 10% proficient · 18th percentile in California
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
85
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%18/100reading 10th percentile, math 25th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −53 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency10% (−38 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−27 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 11802 Loara St.
City Garden Grove
ZIP Code 92840
District 0614880
NCES School ID 061488002337
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92840

Understanding the community around Mark Twain Special Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,983
Per Capita Income $32,629
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 77.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $678,700
Median Rent $1,862
Owner-Occupied 55.4%
Renter-Occupied 44.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mark Twain Special Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.4%
Asian 40.0%
White 10.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 85
Teachers (FTE) 7.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mark Twain Special Center?
Mark Twain Special Center has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mark Twain Special Center?
Mark Twain Special Center has 85 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Special Center serve?
Mark Twain Special Center serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mark Twain Special Center receive per student?
Mark Twain Special Center receives $18,600 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mark Twain Special Center in 92840 ▼
Avg Home Value
$990,605
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,664
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
44.6%

Other Schools in 92840

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026