Is Is 340 a good school?

Is 340 ranks 620 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Is 340?

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Is 340.

What is the racial makeup of Is 340?

Students at Is 340 are 59% African American, 34% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Is 340

Summary:

Is 340 is a public middle school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 150 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 614 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Is 340 stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, where it outperforms the district and state averages in 7th and 8th grade proficiency rates. The school also excels in Regents exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra I, Living Environment, and U.S. History and Government compared to the district and state. Is 340 is especially successful in supporting certain student subgroups, such as African American students and Special Education students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.5 and a high spending per student of $33,090, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Is 340 serves a predominantly African American (58.67%) and Hispanic (34%) student population, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Math And Science Exploratory School (The) and Middle School 51 William Alexander, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in ELA and Math proficiency rates. However, Is 340 continues to stand out as a high-performing middle school that provides a quality education to its diverse student body, despite facing socioeconomic challenges, with 84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 6-8

227 Sterling Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11238

(718) 857-5516

District: New York City Geographic District #17

SchoolDigger Rank:
620^th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,090

Student/teacher ratio: 8.5

Number of students: 150

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.7%

Hispanic:

34.0%

White:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Is 340 ranks better than 58.7% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (58.7%), Hispanic (34%), White (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Is 340 is 8.5, which is the 4^th best among 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Is 340 is $33,090, which is the 3^rd highest among 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #17.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Is 340:

SchoolDigger ranks Is 340 620^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Is 340 in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 614^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2009	62.16	609^th	1224	50.2%
2010	61.65	553^rd	1243	55.5%
2011	54.13	675^th	1295	47.9%
2012	47.58	782^nd	1337	41.5%
2013	47.95	688^th	1373	49.9%
2014	48.10	689^th	1401	50.8%
2015	57.97	529^th	1407	62.4%
2016	36.10	929^th	1429	35.0%
2017	38.19	911^th	1455	37.4%
2018	56.13	572^nd	1438	60.2%
2019	55.60	558^th	1439	61.2%
2022	59.34	536^th	1479	63.8%
2023	55.34	620^th	1500	58.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	77.56	114^th	1170	90.3%
2019	58.74	275^th	1139	75.9%
2022	57.81	348^th	1283	72.9%
2023	49.45	526^th	1307	59.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	65.91	307^th	1245	75.3%
2019	61.41	364^th	1241	70.7%
2022	66.22	306^th	1306	76.6%
2023	54.92	501^st	1288	61.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.68	29^th	457	93.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	63.36	467^th	1353	65.5%
2019	59.29	502^nd	1370	63.4%
2022	49.13	711^th	1454	51.1%
2023	59.03	552^nd	1463	62.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.50	692^nd	1352	48.8%
2019	49.78	611^th	1366	55.3%
2022	66.23	380^th	1455	73.9%
2023	52.18	645^th	1464	55.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	70.77	131^st	663	80.2%
2019	71.24	132^nd	653	79.8%
2022	70.39	145^th	706	79.5%
2023	66.66	187^th	696	73.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Is 340

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.75	323^rd	810	60.1%
2019	58.78	281^st	826	66.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Excellent school, excellent teachers! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 1, 2011

MY DAUGHTER ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL AND SAID SHE WAS GLAD TO HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO ATTEND THIS SCHOOL BECAUSE IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Is 340

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	2	295	4	17	0	n/a	n/a	318
2010	1	262	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	284
2011	2	259	3	10	1	0	0	275
2012	2	247	3	18	1	0	0	271
2013	1	215	3	23	0	0	0	242
2014	2	180	2	21	1	0	0	206
2015	3	171	3	22	2	0	0	201
2016	2	168	4	26	3	0	0	203
2017	1	195	3	42	4	1	3	249
2018	2	176	1	38	4	1	3	225
2019	3	149	0	41	6	1	4	204
2020	5	142	0	45	5	0	1	198
2021	5	142	2	65	5	0	3	222
2022	7	111	3	61	1	1	2	186
2023	4	88	2	51	2	1	2	150

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Is 340

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	318	17.0	18.7	0
2010	284	15.9	17.7	n/a
2011	275	16.0	17.1	94.9
2012	271	15.5	17.3	94.5
2013	242	13.5	17.9	86
2014	206	12.0	17.1	87.4
2015	201	13.0	15.4	89.6
2016	203	14.0	14.5	81.8
2017	249	13.8	17.9	75.5
2018	225	16.9	13.2	80
2019	204	18.0	11.3	82.4
2020	198	18.1	10.8	78.8
2021	222	17.1	12.9	78.4
2022	186	17.0	10.8	83.9
2023	150	17.4	8.5	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Is 340

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	318	17.0	18.7	0
2010	284	15.9	17.7	n/a
2011	275	16.0	17.1	94.9
2012	271	15.5	17.3	94.5
2013	242	13.5	17.9	86
2014	206	12.0	17.1	87.4
2015	201	13.0	15.4	89.6
2016	203	14.0	14.5	81.8
2017	249	13.8	17.9	75.5
2018	225	16.9	13.2	80
2019	204	18.0	11.3	82.4
2020	198	18.1	10.8	78.8
2021	222	17.1	12.9	78.4
2022	186	17.0	10.8	83.9
2023	150	17.4	8.5	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	97.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Is 340

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,023 (5.5%)	$17,448 (94.5%)	$18,470
2020	$1,072 (5.5%)	$18,380 (94.5%)	$19,452
2021	$1,199 (7.0%)	$16,021 (93.0%)	$17,220
2022	$5,052 (18.9%)	$21,681 (81.1%)	$26,733
2023	$4,255 (12.9%)	$28,835 (87.1%)	$33,090

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Is 340

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 558^th of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 620^th of 1500 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Is 340)	42	34.2	7.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #17)	44	43.1	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Is 340)	32	30.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #17)	39	38.3	0.7%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Is 340)	52	56.7	4.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #17)	37	45.2	8.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (Is 340)	50	51.7	1.7%
7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #17)	34	40.7	6.7%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Is 340)	46	66.7	20.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #17)	46	54.5	8.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	55.2	7.2%
8th Grade Math (Is 340)	42	68.4	26.4%
8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #17)	32	42.6	10.6%
8th Grade Math (New York)	33	40.7	7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Is 340)	100	80	20%
End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #17)	57	52	5%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Is 340)	100	72.7	27.3%
End of Course Living Environment (New York City Geographic District #17)	56.7	45.6	11.1%
End of Course Living Environment (New York)	73.2	65.7	7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Is 340)	63.2	43.8	19.4%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York City Geographic District #17)	56.9	58.8	1.9%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)	76.9	79.7	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	204	150	26.5%
African American	149	88	40.9%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	41	51	24.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	4	2	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.4%	84%	1.6%

Schools Near Is 340

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Earth Science (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Is 340	Public	6-8	227 Sterling Pl	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 857-5516	150	17	8.5	84.0%	4 (2.7%)	88 (58.7%)	51 (34.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	55.3	620^th of 1500 public middle schools	58.7%		59.3	536^th of 1479 public middle schools	63.8%	84	80.0		72.7	43.8	34.2	56.7	66.7	30.8	51.7	68.4	35.9	$33,090	$4,255	$28,835
Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School	Public	6-8	62 Park Pl	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 230-1216	69	15	4.6	91.3%	9 (13.0%)	29 (42.0%)	29 (42.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	24.5	1216^th of 1500 public middle schools	18.9%		31.7	1037^th of 1479 public middle schools	29.9%	179					35.7	31.3	36.8	23.1	33.3	29.4		$50,279	$5,870	$44,408
Elijah Stroud Middle School	Public	6-8	750 Classon Ave	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 638-3067	121	16	7.5	94.2%	4 (3.3%)	82 (67.8%)	29 (24.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.4	1005^th of 1500 public middle schools	33.0%		32.7	1016^th of 1479 public middle schools	31.3%	11					29.4	51.5	68.2	24.2	37.5	12.5	29.6	$28,207	$1,793	$26,414
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	Public	6-8	170 Gates Ave	Brooklyn	11238	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 399-1061	173	21	8.4	84.4%	13 (7.5%)	111 (64.2%)	29 (16.8%)	7 (4.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	9 (5.2%)	24.9	1206^th of 1500 public middle schools	19.6%		17	1316^th of 1479 public middle schools	11.0%	110	45.5		64.7		29.7	44.4	34.8	18.0	25.5	22.2	39.1	$29,889	$2,334	$27,555
Math And Science Exploratory School (The)	Public	6-8	345 Dean St	Brooklyn	11217	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	No	(718) 330-9328	522	55	9.5	47.7%	226 (43.3%)	75 (14.4%)	132 (25.3%)	57 (10.9%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	25 (4.8%)	92.4	101^st of 1500 public middle schools	93.3%		90.6	109^th of 1479 public middle schools	92.6%	8	81.6		66.2		74.8	72.3	79.4	78.5	82.2			$22,691	$451	$22,240
Middle School 51 William Alexander	Public	6-8	350 5th Ave	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	No	(718) 369-7603	1,026	76	13.4	60.9%	285 (27.8%)	91 (8.9%)	344 (33.5%)	241 (23.5%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	57 (5.6%)	81.4	226^th of 1500 public middle schools	84.9%		82.5	200^th of 1479 public middle schools	86.5%	26	81.8		82.6		60.6	66.8	72.9	62.0	69.9			$15,696	$504	$15,192
Middle School 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	Public	6-8	300 Adelphi St	Brooklyn	11205	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 834-6734	226	28	7.9	88.5%	1 (0.4%)	138 (61.1%)	77 (34.1%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	30.6	1085^th of 1500 public middle schools	27.7%		27.4	1134^th of 1479 public middle schools	23.3%	49		56.7			39.3	36.9	50.0	20.0	34.4	40.0	18.8	$28,374	$4,089	$24,285
Ebbets Field Middle School	Public	6-8	46 McKeever Pl	Brooklyn	11225	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 941-5097	123	18	6.8	93.5%	2 (1.6%)	93 (75.6%)	18 (14.6%)	2 (1.6%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.4%)	3 (2.4%)	48.8	744^th of 1500 public middle schools	50.4%		35.8	961^st of 1479 public middle schools	35.0%	217			70.6		35.3	40.5	67.7	14.7	34.9	73.3	72.7	$41,983	$2,257	$39,727
Restoration Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	31 New York Ave	Brooklyn	11216	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 245-8766	94	12	8.1	96.8%	1 (1.1%)	67 (71.3%)	16 (17.0%)	7 (7.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	16.8	1351^st of 1500 public middle schools	9.9%		15.6	1334^th of 1479 public middle schools	9.8%	17					26.9	22.2	52.2	11.5	0.0	9.1	27.3	$41,704	$9,386	$32,318
Fort Green Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	100 Clermont Ave	Brooklyn	11205	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #13	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 254-9401	173	29	5.9	71.1%	25 (14.5%)	80 (46.2%)	48 (27.7%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.1%)	43.4	861^st of 1500 public middle schools	42.6%		30.8	1051^st of 1479 public middle schools	28.9%	190	66.7		73.3		38.6	50.0	63.4	26.3	37.3	17.9	62.5	$27,810	$3,126	$24,684

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