Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades 6-8
8th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented 8th 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 99% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,211 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 37.7% | ▼ 14.9 pts | |
| Asian | 29.9% | 33.7% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 11.1% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 11.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 5.5% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Typical home value $556K in zip 11224 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6IS 303 Herbert S EisenbergNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.1 mi away388th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 59% - 9IS 281 Joseph B CavallaroNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.1 mi away102nd of 781
ELA 56% · Math 100% - 8IS 228 David A BoodyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.8 mi away178th of 781
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 10IS 98 Bay AcademyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 2.1 mi away13th of 781
ELA 89% · Math 94% - 5IS 96 Seth LowNew York City Geographic District #21 · 2.1 mi away402nd of 781
ELA 49% · Math 55% - 7JHS 234 Arthur W CunninghamNew York City Geographic District #22 · 2.6 mi away247th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 69% - 10Madeleine Brennan School (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 3 mi away63rd of 781
ELA 80% · Math 85% - 6JHS 227 Edward B ShallowNew York City Geographic District #20 · 3 mi away331st of 781
ELA 55% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented in?
Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented 8th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented?
White 38%, Asian 34%, Black 11%, Hispanic 11% (1,211 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11224 is $556K 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.