JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #22
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
247th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
1875 E 17TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718)645-1334NCES ID 360015302748Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham 247th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 68% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,403 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.8% | 46.3% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 29.5% | 27.3% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 13.9% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 19.0% | 7.8% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $764K in zip 11229 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham
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ELA 55% ▼4 · Math 45% ▼24Compare - #178IS 228 David A BoodyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.2 mi away178th of 781
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ELA 39% ▼20 · Math 49% ▼20Compare - #458IS 381New York City Geographic District #22 · 1.4 mi away458th of 781
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ELA 33% ▼26 · Math 36% ▼33Compare - #13IS 98 Bay AcademyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.4 mi away13th of 781
ELA 89% ▲30 · Math 94% ▲25Compare - #402IS 96 Seth LowNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.6 mi away402nd of 781
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ELA 47% ▼12 · Math 59% ▼10Compare
What school district is JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham in?
JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham is part of the New York City Geographic District #22 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham 247th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham?
White 46%, Asian 27%, Hispanic 14%, Black 8% (1,403 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11229 is $764K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.