Mark Twain Middle

2224 Walgrove Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066

974 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mark Twain Middle School, located in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a supportive environment that encourages active participation in both classroom learning and extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core academic program, Mark Twain Middle School offers a variety of specialized opportunities, including elective courses, arts programs, and athletics, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. The school places a strong value on community and parent involvement, frequently utilizing its website and digital platforms to maintain transparent communication with families. By blending rigorous instructional standards with a focus on student engagement, Mark Twain aims to equip its learners with the critical thinking skills and character necessary for their future academic and professional endeavors.

974

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mark Twain Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	506
Black	97
Asian	73
Two or More	122

Hispanic
506 (52.0%)
White
176 (18.1%)
Two or More
122 (12.5%)
Black
97 (10.0%)
Asian
73 (7.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)305-3100
Website:	http://marktwainms.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	974
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Grade 6 317

Grade 7 338

Grade 8 319