I.S. 228 David A. Boody vs Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented
Public · Gravesend (West)
I.S. 228 David A. Boody
Grades 06,07,08,SE
Public · Coney Island-Sea Gate
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented
Grades 06,07,08,SE
I.S. 228 David A. Boody and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented are both public schools in Gravesend (West) and Coney Island-Sea Gate. Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 70/100 (I.S. 228 David A. Boody) vs 93/100 (Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented).
How they compare
| Metric | I.S. 228 David A. Boody | Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 70/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 67% | 93% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 92% (leads) |
| Attendance | 92% | 94% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 69% | 74% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 93/100 | 93/100 |
| Program breadth | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is I.S. 228 David A. Boody or Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented a better fit?
- I.S. 228 David A. Boody and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented are both public schools in Gravesend (West) and Coney Island-Sea Gate. Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do I.S. 228 David A. Boody and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented compare on test scores?
- I.S. 228 David A. Boody: 67% ELA proficiency and 72% math proficiency. Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented: 93% ELA and 92% math.
- What grades do I.S. 228 David A. Boody and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented serve?
- I.S. 228 David A. Boody serves grades 06,07,08,SE; Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented serves grades 06,07,08,SE.
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