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Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented

2401 Neptune Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224
332100010239
2401 Neptune Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11224
Coney Island
  • Review from InsideSchools.org
  • What’s Special: With high-performing kids, Mark Twain is a feeder school for the specialized high schools.
  • The Downside: Many kids are bused to school from far-away neighborhoods, making get-togethers tough.
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Teacher Data Reports for Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 66%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 44%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)

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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 7 Above Average
  • Diversity 7 Above Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
6th Grade English 680 / 800
Above Average
6th Grade Math 728 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade English 686 / 800
Above Average
7th Grade Math 721 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade English 681 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade Math 715 / 800
Above Average
8th Grade Science 85 / 100
Above Average
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More about Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented

Population 1,281 students
School Type Middle
Grades 6th-8th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 96%
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