Harriette Kirschen Elementary vs Mark Twain Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
503 students
Mark Twain Junior High
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
658 students
| Measure | Harriette Kirschen Elementary Modesto, California | Mark Twain Junior High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5422 of 5,693 | #1291 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49269 of 50,301 | #15189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 503 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 93.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.7 vs 8.7).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Harriette Kirschen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 93.6%).
- •Mark Twain Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.9).
- •Mark Twain Junior High is the larger school with 658 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harriette Kirschen Elementary better than Mark Twain Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Harriette Kirschen Elementary ranks higher (10.7 vs 8.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harriette Kirschen Elementary and Mark Twain Junior High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary: 503. Mark Twain Junior High: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriette Kirschen Elementary and Mark Twain Junior High rank in California?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary is 5422nd of 5,693 and Mark Twain Junior High is 1291st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).