Mark Twain Elementary School

4914 58th Street

School District

Sacramento City Unified
Grade

K-6
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:18
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 01, 2021

If I could give this school a 0 I would. Over the course of 10 years my children have attended Mark Twain. In that time we have had multiple disagreements with the principal over incidents that should have been handled better. This year my 6th grader has dealt with harassment, bullying, verbal assault, threatening, and that was just from his teacher and the principal. When confronted by his principal in her office he asked for his parents or his trusted adult and was told flat out no we are kit calling anyone, all the while he was held from class in the office for over 2 hours. This is the least of concerns at this school.
Submitted by other on January 27, 2020

This is our homeschool and glad my kids do not attend this school. When trying to enroll my child so i can apply for an intra district transfer they sent my husband away and said enrollment closed Friday 1/24/2020 when the district website clearly says you have into 1/28/2020. Went to the enrollment center to do it since they couldn’t be bothered and a complaint was made to district supervisor. Great work ethic Mark Twain
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2014

i really like this school. The staff is friendly and smart. The school is small and in a quiet neighborhood. My kids have done well at this school. When ever I have had any issue I have been taken seriously and my concerns have been dealt with in a prompt and appropriate manner. I will be sad when my kids leave this school.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2014

Don't hate on Mark Twain because you got busted handing out flier to kids. My kid got one from a grown blond lady not a little boy. So mom up and shut up, if you don''t like the common core or any other standards of testing the district is choosing for it's schools then take it up with them, Mark Twain is a good school with good teachers, good kids, and a good principle
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2014

Come on, Mark twain is not that bad! The Common Core is meant to ensure there are standard for every school in our nation. If you hate standards, go hide in a private school, where ANYTHING could happen. Including not teaching reading until 3rd grade, as I have heard from some "friends" whose children attend these pricey alternatives. The teachers work hard to earn their paychecks! Have YOU ever tried being in the classroom every day with 30 plus kids, half of whom were raised in homes where English is not spoken?! Please do not say bad things about a school where your kids do not even go.
Submitted by teacher on April 08, 2014

This is a great school that offers many opportunities to learn or strengthen skills in a fun engaging safe environment. the Staff is wonderful and this school has a START After School Program.
Submitted by parent on April 04, 2014

My wouldn't send my child this liberal common core teaching school if it was the only one in the area. Talk about "dumbing" down our kids.
Submitted by other on April 04, 2014

Parents need to wake up. This Principle's actions are very troubling and threatening. You are paying the taxes/bills, you have a right to voice your concerns. Whoever hired this Principle shoukld be held accountable, as well. This is disgusting... even for California.
Submitted by other on April 03, 2014

In response to the current events taking place on this campus...the principle banning a parent from campus for 14 days: The principle on this campus is purely an affirmative action principle. She truly is at war with both parents and staff. Her actions are completely out of line and she deserves to be removed from her position immediately. Parents do have rights. They have the right to be pro-active concerning public education...and they have a right to over see their children's education. Pro-active parents are the most important parents to have around your public school. Sadly, the principle is unable to understand that debate is a healthy characteristic in public education. She only views public concerns as a threat to her position. But she is the threat. Please direct your concerns directly to Sac City Unified School District, and simply ask for this principles resignation. Students, Teachers and Parents before administration. They and their pay checks are out of line!
Submitted by other on August 30, 2013

I am going to be a 5 grade student that goes to Mark Twain Elementary School and I think it is an awful school. The principle is rude to parents, the staff workers, and the kids. Ms. King is very rude. She yells at kids when she doesn't even need to. My mom is very unhappy there. Im unhappy there. The only reason i go there is my older sister goes to West Campus. So its easier for my mom i just go to Mark Twain. They need to fix up the playground and the bathrooms. The teachers are very nice though, and the Staff workers. That is what I wanted to say about Mark Twain Elementary School.
Submitted by parent on April 14, 2013

I'm a grandparent and i'm also a child sitter in the preschool. The teachers are great. I wish more parents would help out. They should NOT think that we can do it all. Parents should have more interaction with thier kids and the school.
Submitted by other on April 07, 2013

This school may be next to West Campus (which happens to be one of the only decent H.S.'s in the district... but this school is a wreck. While the K-3 may be decent to ok... the 4th-6th grades are a joke. This school is a wreck due to the Principle... she's at war with her staff, and it shows. Throw the bag out and and get someone new and fresh... out with the old!
Submitted by other on September 04, 2012

The teachers are very caring and considerate of their students. They focus on teaching standards and allowing the students to express themselves. I feel that the school is safe and that the staff does an excellent job at creating a very caring and nurturing learning environment.
Submitted by parent on July 31, 2012

my child had a bad experience they never send home homework and then the would ask for it to be turned in and don't like the teachers tons of bullying I would pick up my child and she would be in tears the would try to force her to read and the discipline was horrible putting a 1st g in with 5th g that were picking on her one day I was eating lunch with her and they told the kids in the lunch room to shut up and eat or they would throw there food in the trash this school should be shut down the principle is horrible favors kids and my child was left out when she needed extra help in school and they told me I had to work with her and the extra help this schooI have no respect for they dont care about the kids because of mark tewain my child is behind in school and hadd to spend money to get her help we send are kids to school for them to learn are tax dollars pay for this wow what a waste my child said that she is so happy that she will be going the keller and all I have hard is awesome things about keller