MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Charter School 694 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mark Twain Dual Language Academy, located in the Alta Vista neighborhood of San Antonio, is a specialized magnet school within the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD). The school is distinguished by its focus on bilingualism and biliteracy, offering a rigorous dual-language immersion program in English and Spanish. By integrating academic instruction in both languages, the academy aims to foster multicultural proficiency and high-level cognitive development, preparing students to be globally competitive and culturally aware citizens.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mark Twain is recognized for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. As a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who prioritize language acquisition and global education. The school environment emphasizes inclusive, collaborative learning, supported by a dedicated staff focused on helping students reach fluency in both languages while mastering core academic subjects. Its location on San Pedro Avenue serves as a central hub for students seeking an intensive, language-rich educational experience in a supportive, culturally diverse setting.

694

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARK TWAIN DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	636
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	10

Hispanic
636 (91.6%)
White
40 (5.8%)
Two or More
10 (1.4%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN ANTONIO ISD
Phone:	(210)738-9745
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 116

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 43