Mark Twain Junior High
Modesto, CA · Modesto City Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, midsize
1,038th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
707 Emerald Ave., Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 574-1918Official website ↗NCES ID 062513003742Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Mark Twain Junior High 1,038th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2015 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 654 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 681 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 79.7% | 81.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 8.5% | 6.9% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 6.0% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| White | 5.8% | 3.2% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $382K in zip 95351 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Mark Twain Junior High
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What school district is Mark Twain Junior High in?
Mark Twain Junior High is part of the Modesto City Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Mark Twain Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mark Twain Junior High 1,038th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain Junior High?
Hispanic 81%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 6%, White 3% (681 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mark Twain Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95351 is $382K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.