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Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #21

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About Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6 through 8. It reported 1,295 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. There are about 18.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (69.5 teachers in all). It is one of 40 schools in New York City Geographic District #21. There are 288 other schools within 5 miles. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	2401 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Phone	(718) 266-0814
School district	New York City Geographic District #21
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,295
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	69.5
Students per teacher	18.6
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015202754). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)Public · Grades PreK to 8Brooklyn · 0.3 mi PS 329 SurfsidePublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Liberation Diploma PlusPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.4 mi PS 188 Michael E BerdyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.4 mi PS 90 Edna Cohen SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.7 mi PS 212 Lady Deborah MoodyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.7 mi John Dewey High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.9 mi PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training CenterPublic · Grades K to 12Brooklyn · 0.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented serve?

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented?

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented reported 1,295 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented?

About 18.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,295 students and 69.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented a public or charter school?

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

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 New York City Geographic District #21. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-21/

Where is Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented located?

Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented is at 2401 Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224. The phone number is (718) 266-0814.

How many other schools are near Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented?

There are 288 other schools within 5 miles of Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and Talented in our directory.