Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented vs Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 489 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,295 students
Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented Brooklyn, New York | Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 785 | #2360 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1818 of 15,369 | #43988 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,295 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 21.4).
- •Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented does better on math proficiency (89% vs 22%).
- •Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 25%).
- •Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 95.1%).
- •Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.8).
- •Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 514.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented better than Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented ranks higher (78.0 vs 21.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)?
About 489 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented: 1,295. Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The): 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) rank in New York?
Mark Twain Is 239 for the Gifted and Talented is 136th of 785 and Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The) is 2360th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).