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Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2401 Neptune Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 21
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Karen Ditolla
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
91%
Niche Grade
A
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
91%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
73
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
2%
State Average
20%
Math
3%
State Average
22%
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 American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/23/2021
Mark Twain is a amazing school. The teachers are all very nice , my classmates and other kids can sometimes me very annoying. No bullying . The bathrooms can sometimes be dirty . But overall this school is amazing.
6/13/2020
Great school if you want to focus on a specific talent. The extra classes really help out. There are also challenging classes if you want a higher academic rigor.
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.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/11/2025
Not for us. Uber traditional, abrasive, non-personal and prioritized the wrong things in our case. They are not equipped to deal with accommodations, parents that want to communicate openly about 504 plans, and issues within their teaching style. The admin team was very dismissive when handling my d...
9/5/2025
I live nearby and constantly harassed by students going here. I walk by this school everyday to get home from school and I have been laughed at and made fun of for being boney when my arms were shown. Today a girl about 13 years old slapped me behind my head full force when I was walking by. I’m ver...
9/3/2025
My daughter is starting the 8th grade. We like the school overall. Like everywhere, some teachers are great, some not so much. A lot depends on a student and their motivation. Teachers are generally responsive. The projects kids have are enriching. It is awesome that the students have a chance to tr...
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.
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Map
List Price Range
$299K - $839K
Homes For Sale
51
Average Home Value
$652,237
Median Lot Size
2,395 Sq Ft
% Renters
75%
Average Household Income
$58,902
% of College Grads
35%
Median Age
49
Average House Size
963 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
89.0%
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Parks in this Area
Asser Levy Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Luna Park Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Century Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Seaside Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Amphitheater
Kaiser Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Fishing
Homecrest Playground
- Trails
- Playground
- Waterpark
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Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 21 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,256 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 91% are proficient in reading. Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $652,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Dewey High School, Ps 370, Abraham Lincoln High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented.