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Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented vs P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill

Public · Coney Island-Sea Gate

Public · Coney Island-Sea Gate

P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill

Grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE

Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill are both public schools in 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: 93/100 (Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented) vs 24/100 (P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill).

How they compare

Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented compared with P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill, metric by metric
MetricMark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & TalentedP.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill
Overall rating
93/100 (leads)
24/100
ELA proficiency
93% (leads)
27%
Math proficiency
92% (leads)
22%
Attendance
94% (leads)
84%
Student diversity
74% (leads)
51%
Average class size
25
25
Parent satisfaction
93/100
93/100
Program breadth
100/100 (leads)
89/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented or P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill a better fit?
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill are both public schools in 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 Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill compare on test scores?
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented: 93% ELA proficiency and 92% math proficiency. P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill: 27% ELA and 22% math.
What grades do Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented and P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill serve?
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented serves grades 06,07,08,SE; P.S. 288 The Shirley Tanyhill serves grades PK,0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE.

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