- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Federal NCES profile for Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015202754
👥 S:T ratio 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #21 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented has class sizes larger than 95% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented ranks #21 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015202754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented held near 1,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.4 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360015202754 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,295 enr · 17.5:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented held near 1,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.4 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- Is 98 Bay Acad
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- This school 1,295
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
1,295 students
What this shows Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented reports 1,295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented compares
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 28% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,295
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in New York - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
Asian 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 98 Bay Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,435
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
How many students attend Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented?
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented has 1,295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,207 (2022-23) → 1,211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented?
The student-teacher ratio at Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is 17.5:1, which is 48% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented?
40.5% of students at Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented?
The largest demographic group at Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented?
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented ranks #21 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #21?
Besides Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.