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MARK TWAIN IS 239 FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
BROOKLYN, New York · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,295
Student:Teacher18.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch46%
Title INo
MARK TWAIN IS 239 FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,295
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
46%-12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

MARK TWAIN IS 239 FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 1,295 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11224
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360015202754

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,295
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino9.0%
Black / African American26.6%
Asian6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native51.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races6.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
9.0%
Black
26.6%
Asian
6.0%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %46%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)