A+
Excellent
97/100

Mark Twain Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 37707 US HWY 160, Rueter, MO 65744
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 55% · Math 85% proficient · 90th percentile in Missouri
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Missouri for achievement

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

97
Repit Score
out of 100
73
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%90/100reading 80th percentile, math 100th percentile among Missouri middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 34% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +48 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency55% (+7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency85% (+45 pts vs. state avg 40%)
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.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White55%75%reading +3 pts, math +29 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income55%75%reading +22 pts, math +48 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 37707 US HWY 160
City Rueter
ZIP Code 65744
District 2920340
NCES School ID 292034001078
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65744

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income $23,476
Poverty Rate 47.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 8.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $195,000
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 84.4%
Renter-Occupied 15.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mark Twain Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 73
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mark Twain Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Elem.?
Mark Twain Elem. has 73 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Mark Twain Elem. serve?
Mark Twain Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mark Twain Elem. receive per student?
Mark Twain Elem. receives $20,725 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

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