Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented vs I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Public · Coney Island-Sea Gate
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented
Grades 06,07,08,SE
Public · Gravesend (West)
I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Grades 06,07,08,SE
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro are both public schools in Coney Island-Sea Gate and Gravesend (West). Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented leads on overall rating and ela proficiency; I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro leads on parent satisfaction. Overall: 93/100 (Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented) vs 60/100 (I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro).
How they compare
| Metric | Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented | I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 93/100 (leads) | 60/100 |
| ELA proficiency | 93% (leads) | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 92% (leads) | 65% |
| Attendance | 94% (leads) | 93% |
| Student diversity | 74% (leads) | 73% |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 93/100 | 94/100 (leads) |
| Program breadth | 100/100 | 100/100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented or I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro a better fit?
- Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro are both public schools in Coney Island-Sea Gate and Gravesend (West). Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency, while I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro leads on parent satisfaction. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
- How do Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro compare on test scores?
- Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented: 93% ELA proficiency and 92% math proficiency. I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro: 55% ELA and 65% math.
- What grades do Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serve?
- Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented serves grades 06,07,08,SE; I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serves grades 06,07,08,SE.
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