Mark Twain Elementary vs Tahoe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
263 students
Tahoe Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Elementary Sacramento, California | Tahoe Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4647 of 5,693 | #4361 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46233 of 50,301 | #44752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 263 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tahoe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 17.7).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Mark Twain Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 83.3%).
- •Tahoe Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.9).
- •Tahoe Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 263.
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 Mark Twain Elementary better than Tahoe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tahoe Elementary ranks higher (20.2 vs 17.7 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 Mark Twain Elementary and Tahoe Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Elementary: 263. Tahoe Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Elementary and Tahoe Elementary rank in California?
Mark Twain Elementary is 4647th of 5,693 and Tahoe Elementary is 4361st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).