Enrollment
1,295
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015202754
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is a large middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 1,295 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 95% of New York schools and 48% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,295 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 188 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Asian (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students) and Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students) alongside Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented compares
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented a good school?
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented earns 38/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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