P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller vs Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented
Public · Mapleton-Midwood (West)
P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller
Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE
Public · Coney Island-Sea Gate
Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented
Grades 06,07,08,SE
P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented are both public schools in Mapleton-Midwood (West) and Coney Island-Sea Gate. P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller leads on parent satisfaction; Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented leads on overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 70/100 (P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller) vs 93/100 (Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented).
How they compare
| Metric | P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller | Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 70/100 | 93/100 (leads) |
| ELA proficiency | 68% | 93% (leads) |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 92% (leads) |
| Attendance | 92% | 94% (leads) |
| Student diversity | 73% | 74% (leads) |
| Average class size | 25 | 25 |
| Parent satisfaction | 94/100 (leads) | 93/100 |
| Program breadth | 79/100 | 100/100 (leads) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller or Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented a better fit?
- P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented are both public schools in Mapleton-Midwood (West) and Coney Island-Sea Gate. P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller leads on parent satisfaction, while 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 P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented compare on test scores?
- P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller: 68% ELA proficiency and 71% math proficiency. Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented: 93% ELA and 92% math.
- What grades do P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller and Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented serve?
- P.S. 121 Nelson A. Rockefeller serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,SE; Mark Twain I.S. 239 for the Gifted & Talented serves grades 06,07,08,SE.
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