Mark Twain Elementary
School Profile
2450 South Star Lake Road
School Website: http://www.fwps.org/twain/
Principal, Doug Rutherford (Since 1995)
School Built: 1968
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What is Special About Our School?
The Mark Twain learning experience enables each child to strive for academic excellence in an atmosphere that promotes self worth. The curriculum is all child-centered, with an emphasis on reading and thinking skills.
In the fall of 1997, we adopted a school-wide reading program called “Success for All” that includes daily 90-minute age/ability reading groups, individual tutoring for first graders, and reading assessments every eight weeks. In 1999, the program was expanded to include the Math “Wings” component, which emphasizes math concepts. Each classroom provides a minimum of 75-90 minutes of math every day. Eleven years ago, Mark Twain adopted a mandatory uniform code, which supports the academic and social goals of the school.
Mark Twain relies on the cooperative efforts of a dedicated staff, involved parents, and a supportive community to accomplish its goals. Together they provide an enriching and supportive environment where individuals are valued for their diversity as members of a global society. Our staff members model a community of learners, encouraging and welcoming parents as partners in the learning process. Community members are actively recruited to help students by providing experiences that relate to lifelong learning.
Programs unique to Mark Twain include the Family Literacy Nights, the Reading Opportunity Room, Tutoring Lab, and a part-time family and student advocate.No Child Left Behind Report Card
The No Child Left Behind Act requires all schools and school districts in the United States to prepare annual reports for parents and the public detailing their academic achievement. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s web site makes this information available on-line. Find your school’s report card on-line at http://reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us/, Click on Federal Way in the “Summary” box, and then choose your school from the list. You may also request a paper copy of the report card at your school’s office. For more information about the NCLB Act, go to http://www.nclb.gov/index.html.
Academic and Student Programs
| Accelerated Reader | Librarian |
| AmeriCorps | Looping Grades |
| Assemblies, Various | Music Program |
| Breakfast & Lunch Programs | P.E. Specialist |
| Counselors or Dean | PTA |
| English Language Learners (ELL) | Safety Patrol |
| Extended Learning (ELO) | Spec Ed Inclusion |
| Field Trips – Grade Level | Spec. Ed Resource Rm |
| GATE Gifted & Talented | Student Led Conf. |
| Instructional Coaches (2) | Success For All (SFA) |
| Intramurals/After School | Summer School |
| Kindergarten All Day | Technology Lab |
| Kindergarten Integrated | Title 1 School |
| Learning Assistance Program (LAP) | Tutoring |
Student Characteristics
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Distribution of Student Ethnicity |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| African American | 20.30 | 19.61 | 16.70 |
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Asian American |
11.70 | 11.76 | 13.02 |
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Hispanic |
37.00 | 37.91 | 34.39 |
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Native American |
1.40 | 0.87 | 0.87 |
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White |
17.40 | 14.83 | 13.02 |
| Pac Islander | 5.90 | 7.84 | 11.06 |
| Multi-Racial | 5.90 | 6.54 | 9.98 |
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Other Student Characteristics |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
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Number of Students (Oct.) |
441 | 459 | 461 |
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Free/Reduced Meals |
76.1% | 72.4% | 76.87% |
How Are We Using Our Financial Resources?
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Mark Twain’s funds are used to enhance student curriculum and student programs. Most of the money is used for teaching supplies, materials, equipment, and photocopying for student lessons.
How Are Our Students Doing on Required Tests?
Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) & Measure of Student Progress (MSP)
Beginning in spring of 2006, the state of Washington requires that the WASL be given at sixth grade.
Beginning in the spring of 2010, the state of Washington requires that the MSP be given in third through eighth grade. The MSP replaces the WASL.
Percentage Meeting Standard in:
| Grade 3 | WASL |
WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
68.0 |
63.4 | 65.0 | 83.0 | 70.7 |
District |
70.0 |
74.1 | 71.0 | 70.0 | 65.1 |
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Reading |
2005 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
61.0 |
66.2 | 73.0 | 68.0 | 69.5 |
District |
72.0 |
73.5 | 71.0 | 73.0 | 71.7 |
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| Grade 4 | WASL |
WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
61.0 |
49.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 49.4 |
District |
66.0 |
60.1 | 60.0 | 56.0 | 62.6 |
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Reading |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
83.0 |
66.0 | 69.0 | 72.0 | 57.3 |
District |
86.0 |
80.2 | 77.0 | 74.0 | 65.6 |
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Writing |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
44.0 |
51.3 | 47.0 | 46.0 | 48.0 |
District |
58.0 |
56.2 | 58.0 | 54.0 | 54.1 |
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| Grade 5 | WASL |
WASL | WASL | WASL | MSP |
Math |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
40.0 |
51.2 | 49.0 | 61.0 | 63.6 |
District |
58.0 |
66.2 | 69.0 | 71.0 | 66.5 |
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Reading |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
60.0 |
67.5 | 65.0 | 74.0 | 69.7 |
District |
82.0 |
75.3 | 80.0 | 79.0 | 71.4 |
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Science |
2006 |
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
School |
22.0 |
11.1 | 30.0 | 20.0 | 13.4 |
District |
30.0 |
31.2 | 40.0 | 36.0 | 25.7 |