MARK TWAIN IS 239 FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
MARK TWAIN IS 239 FOR THE GIFTED AND TALENTED is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades 06–08 with 1,295 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 500 | 39% |
| Asian | 487 | 38% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 123 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 8% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 1,295 | 571M / 723F |
English Language Learners: 20 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 90.0% +34.8pp | 55.2% | 462 |
| Science Proficiency | >=50% | — | 14 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 1,295 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- PS 100 CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL (THE) Elementary
- PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) Elementary
- PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLER Elementary
- PS 128 BENSONHURST Elementary
- PS 153 HOMECREST Elementary
- PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) Elementary
- PS 188 MICHAEL E BERDY Elementary
- PS 199 FREDERICK WACHTEL Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11224) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360015202754
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD