Twain Harte’s public schools outscore 69% of California districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Twain Harte, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 37% of students in Twain Harte’s public schools are proficient in math, above the California average (33%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Twain Harte’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 594 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Twain Harte’s, its schools beat 80%, higher than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 37% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Summerville Union High spends $18,695 per student and Twain Harte $20,424, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Twain Harte’s grade
B+: better than 69% of California school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Twain Harte, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Twain Harte
Twain Harte
Grades K–8 · 258 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Twain Harte runs its own schools through grade 8 (Twain Harte School District). From grade 7, students attend the Summerville Union High School District. Its high school is in Tuolumne. Parts of Twain Harte (15% and 15% of its land) are served by Sonora Union High and Soulsbyville Elementary instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Twain Harte
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Twain Harte vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Twain Harte’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Twain Harte | B+ | Twain Harte K–8 · Summerville Union High 7–12 |
Every school in Twain Harte
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Special Education Preschool).
Questions about Twain Harte’s schools
Are Twain Harte’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Twain Harte children attend outscore 69% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 80%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Twain Harte in?
Two districts: Twain Harte School District runs grades K–8, and Summerville Union High School District runs grades 7–12.
Where do Twain Harte kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Summerville High, South Fork High, Mountain High and Cold Springs High.
What is Twain Harte’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Summerville Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Twain Harte spend per student?
$18,695 in Summerville Union High School District and $20,424 in Twain Harte School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Twain Harte families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.