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School Comparison

Mark Twain Elementary
vs.
Bethany Charter School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Mark Twain Elementary
Bethany Charter School
  • Mark Twain Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bethany Charter School (108 vs. 44).
  • Mark Twain Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Bethany Charter School (2 vs. 1).
  • Mark Twain Elementary reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Bethany Charter School (1 vs. 0).
  • Source Data Limit: 3 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Mark Twain Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Bethany Charter School (108 vs. 44).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Mark Twain Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than Bethany Charter School (2 vs. 1).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Mark Twain Elementary reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Bethany Charter School (1 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

8 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Mark Twain Elementary

1 metric was reported by Mark Twain Elementary. Comparable data for Bethany Charter School is missing or suppressed.

Students per counselor
252:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Mark Twain Elementary
$16,148.05
Bethany Charter School
$16,148.05
Local revenue share
Mark Twain Elementary
27.5%
Bethany Charter School
27.5%
State revenue share
Mark Twain Elementary
65.9%
Bethany Charter School
65.9%
Federal revenue share
Mark Twain Elementary
6.6%
Bethany Charter School
6.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Mark Twain Elementary
37%
Bethany Charter School
37%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Marion County
$74,624
Marion County
$74,624
Poverty rate
Marion County
13.1%
Marion County
13.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Marion County
26%
Marion County
26%
Unemployment rate
Marion County
4.1%
Marion County
4.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.