The top reported proficiency rate is 69% in English language arts. The lowest is 61% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mark Twain Elem.
Mark Twain Elementary is a regular public school in Webb City, Missouri, but it serves only one grade: third grade. That is an uncommon structure. The school belongs to the Webb City R-VII district, which covers the majority of Webb City, a small city in Jasper County that grew up around lead and zinc mining in the late 1800s. Today the city has a historic downtown along Route 66, a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial businesses, and a population that has stabilized after the mining boom ended. The district brief turned up no recent major changes to report, so parents will want to confirm with the district how the grade configuration works—where students attend before and after third grade, and how the transition is handled.
The school enrolls about two hundred students, all in third grade. The student body is largely white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and a smaller mix of students who identify as two or more races, Black, Asian, and American Indian. More than half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that the school serves many families with lower household incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available; parents may want to ask the school directly about those supports.
State test results are available for third grade only, since that is the only grade tested. In reading, a strong majority of students met state proficiency standards. In math, a solid majority met standards as well. Because the school has only one grade tested and only one year of data reported here, there is no multi-year trend to show growth or stability. Compared to other schools in Jasper County districts, Mark Twain Elementary’s overall proficiency across tested subjects lands in the top quartile. That is a strong position relative to the county, though it is important to note that the comparison includes schools serving multiple grades, and this school’s single-year, single-grade results are a narrower snapshot.
No program offerings, course access, staffing, or discipline data were available. The school does not report a magnet or charter status, and its Title I status was not provided. A parent who wants to understand what enrichment, intervention, or special education services are offered will need to reach out to the school directly.
Housing in the area is moderate in cost compared to national benchmarks. Typical home values are near the median for the state, and rents are similarly moderate. The area’s unemployment rate has been steady near the national average. Webb City’s economy has diversified beyond mining into industrial and agricultural production, though specific major employers are not named in public sources. The city has a public library and a historic downtown that draws travelers on Route 66.
For a family considering this school, the key factors are its single-grade structure and its solid academic showing for that grade. The school’s proficiency rates are above the county median, a positive sign for third-grade readiness. The high share of students from lower-income households suggests a school that likely receives additional federal funding and support, though the specific impact is not detailed in available data. Without information on other grades, extracurricular offerings, or long-term trends, a parent’s best next step is a visit to the school and a conversation with the principal about what comes before and after third grade in the Webb City district.
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