I.S. 340
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(718) 857-5516
I.S. 340 serves 225 students in grades 6-8.
I.S. 340 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
I.S. 340 places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
I.S. 340's student population of 225 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 225 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
I.S. 340 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of I.S. 340 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2611 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 27% |
| Black | 78% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #17 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to I.S. 340 is P.S. 77 (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School Charter School Grades: 5-8 | 335 students
0.3 miles
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 250-5760 0.3 5-8 335 - Brooklyn P.S. 9 Teunis G Bergen Math: 53% | Reading: 66%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 900 students10
0.3 miles
80 Underhill Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-3260 0.3 PK-5 900 - Brooklyn Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 161 students10
0.4 miles
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 245-8766 0.4 6-8 161 - Brooklyn P.S. 282 Park Slope Math: 39% | Reading: 57%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 736 students10
0.4 miles
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-1626 0.4 PK-8 736 - Brooklyn P.S. 77 Special Education School Grades: K-12 | 286 students
0.4 miles
62 Park Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 769-1039 0.4 K-12 286
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