Public elementary schoolGrades EE–6Richardson ISD

Mark Twain Elementary

1200 Larkspur Dr, Richardson, TX 75081 · (469) 593-4800

B
81 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 6 points from 2025Up from a C (75) in 2025.
528students
15.2students per teacher
94.8%attendance
20thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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BCBAABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Mark Twain Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 72

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 81

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 80

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Mark Twain Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level68%
Meets grade level41%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

528students in 2024–25Up 17% from 453 the year before
15.2students per teacher35 full-time teachers
22.5average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
7.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,853average teacher base pay
89.4%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
70.1%English learners
6.1%in gifted & talented
13.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Hispanic 79%African American 9.7%White 7.2%Asian 1.9%Two or More Races 1.9%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Richardson ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Mark Twain Elementary.

Under constructionRichardson Square revamp (Aeon)Late 2026 · 1.0 mi away Under constructionNew Richardson City HallEarly 2027 · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BJess Harben ElementaryRichardson ISD · 88 · 0.6 mi CDartmouth ElementaryRichardson ISD · 79 · 1.0 mi BLittle Rams and Little Wildcats Cla at SpringridgeRichardson ISD · 85 · 1.1 mi ARichardson Terrace ElementaryRichardson ISD · 91 · 1.1 mi AMath/Science/Tech MagnetRichardson ISD · 92 · 1.4 mi BYale ElementaryRichardson ISD · 85 · 1.5 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.3 mi PI A N T Quranic AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 1.7 mi PCare Child Development CenterPrivate · K · 1.8 mi
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Questions about Mark Twain Elementary

What is Mark Twain Elementary’s TEA rating?

Mark Twain Elementary earned a B (81 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (75) in 2025.

What grades does Mark Twain Elementary serve?

Grades EE–6. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 1200 Larkspur Dr in Richardson.

How many students go to Mark Twain Elementary?

528 students in 2024–25, up 17% from 453 the year before. There are about 15 students for every teacher.

How does Mark Twain Elementary compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 20th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools. 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Mark Twain Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.