Mark Twain Junior High vs Robertson Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Junior High
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
658 students
Robertson Road Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
306 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Junior High Modesto, California | Robertson Road Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1291 of 1,334 | #3529 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15189 of 15,369 | #40049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 658 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 91.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 34% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robertson Road Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 8.7).
- •Robertson Road Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 12%).
- •Robertson Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Robertson Road Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 93.6%).
- •Robertson Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.9).
- •Mark Twain Junior High is the larger school with 658 students compared with 306.
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 Junior High better than Robertson Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Robertson Road Elementary ranks higher (27.6 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 Mark Twain Junior High and Robertson Road Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Junior High: 658. Robertson Road Elementary: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Junior High and Robertson Road Elementary rank in California?
Mark Twain Junior High is 1291st of 1,334 and Robertson Road Elementary is 3529th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).