Serving 165 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 339 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
I.S. 339 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.S. 339 is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
I.S. 339 is ranked #3795 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 339?
165 students attend I.S. 339.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of I.S. 339 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 339?
I.S. 339 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 339 offer ?
I.S. 339 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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