Mark Twain Dual Language Academy

2411 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78212

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 8 of 129 in Texas

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About Mark Twain Dual Language Academy

Mark Twain Dual Language Academy in San Antonio, TX, is a reputable PK–8 public school noted for its full dual-language model that has provided English-Spanish immersion education since 2017. Mark Twain ranks #1 among SAISD elementary schools and #2 among middle schools.

It offers immersion education to over 670 students—over 91% identify as Hispanic—and 99% of students are enrolled in bilingual education programming. Mark Twain has been recognized for its academic growth along with cultural inclusion, most notably by the U.S. Department of Education Secretary. esparza was also named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Mark Twain was originally a middle school, and in 2024 the campus celebrated its 100th anniversary with tributes to the historical timeframe.

Mark Twain is a high-demand magnet program that draws students from across the city of San Antonio. Read more about the best elementary schools in Texas.

Contact Information

Address

2411 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO TX 78212

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Phone

(210) 738-9745

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 54% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
7
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
608
Total Students
$55403
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mark Twain Dual Language Academy

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

8

of 129 in Texas

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 5.4%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 91.4%
Black 1.3%
Two+ Races 1.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.4%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
91.4%
Black
1.3%
Two+ Races
1.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 608
52.1%
317 Female
47.9%
291 Male

Student Population

608 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

533 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

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FAQ

1. Where do I find the Mark Twain Dual Language Academy academic calendar?

Answer: The Mark Twain Dual Language Academy calendar details school breaks, events, and semester start and end dates. The calendar is made available to parents and students on the school’s official website


2. What elementary schools are in San Antonio?

Answer:

Many elementary schools. San Antonio has many elementary schools in a number of districts, NEISD, NISD, SAISD, for example. Each district serves different neighborhoods and offers multiple public, charter, and private education opportunities.


3. How are San Antonio elementary schools rated?

Answer:

The public elementary schools in San Antonio are different. Some schools are rated highly ( GreatSchools and TEA) for academic performance and student progress, equity, and standardized testing results.


4. Which schools are considered the best elementary schools in San Antonio, TX?

Answer:

Some of the best elementary schools include Hardy Oak, Roan Forest, and Tuscany Heights. These three schools are known for having strong academics, having staff that is supportive, and having high parent satisfaction ratings-in the Northside and Northeast ISD.


5. What elementary schools are in the SAISD district?

Answer:

Schools in SAISD include Bonham Academy, Lamar Elementary, and Twain Dual Language Academy. SAISD serves Central San Antonio and offers bilingual education, STEM, and the arts.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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