Serving 193 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 347 School Of Humanities 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 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 347 SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES serves a 0.4 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.4 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities's student population of 193 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 347 School Of Humanities is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3959 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 347 School Of Humanities's ranking?
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities is ranked #3959 out of 4,346 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 347 School Of Humanities?
193 students attend I.s. 347 School Of Humanities.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of I.s. 347 School Of Humanities students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 347 School Of Humanities?
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 347 School Of Humanities offer ?
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 347 School Of Humanities part of?
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities is part of New York City Geographic District #32.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 347 School Of Humanities located?
I.s. 347 School Of Humanities is located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 35 other public schools located in Bushwick.
School Reviews
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l want to say that l miss my teachers all lot...... Ms. Randazzo was the best teacher ever....... me and Beverly and kelvin and Lizbeth we miss you 347 school.... 347 ROCKS ....... LOVE ABBY CLASS 2019 AND CLASS 616
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