Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented has a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1.

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented has 1335 student in grades 6-8.

There are 78 full-time teachers in Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented.

Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

2401 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Coney Island Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 21

3.9

4.1

1,256 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Karen Ditolla

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
81%

Reading Proficiency
91%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

91%

Math Proficiency

81%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

5.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

666:1

Student Diversity

Female

54%

Male

46%

White

41.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

27.3%

Black

11.8%

Hispanic

11.6%

Two or more races

6.5%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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School Rankings

#138 Best Public MS Teachers in New York

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

3/19/2020

Mark Twain allowed me to express myself in many forms then one. The diversity within a small community, the leadership and resources of Mark Twain are amazing. Mark Twain is the perfect stepping stone to getting ahead in life.

3.0 Alum

1/14/2020

Loved the talent categories. The school felt fairly large. I liked the selection of courses offered to the students - there were many options, from robotics classes, to dance classes.

5.0 Middle School Student

11/7/2017

Mark Twain is a very diverse school with a rigorous academic program that ties in with the arts. The talents allow for students to do what they like best as well as strive for academic greatness in the classroom.

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5.0 student

12/3/2024

I am currently a senior at this school. This school is amazing. The teachers are nice, the staff are nice, and the building is great, its really easy to guide your way.

4.0 student

6/6/2024

I am an eighth grader in this school. The teachers will put their best in to motivate children to learn. But there your child could get beaten up by someone in this school, personally never got in trouble. A lot of after school activities everyday,(including prep exams clubs). Overall wonderful expe...

5.0 other

4/4/2024

Very good school and the. dance is amazing according to my friend.

1.0 other

2/27/2024

Would not recommend sending your child here unless you are okay with them getting beat by an entire mob of students on the bus. Definitely not the gifted and talented here

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