Average
#2385 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 339
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
1600 WEBSTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10457
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher
6.5:1
Score
6.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,385 of 4,742
In Bronx
#156 of 452
public schools
In district
#23 of 69
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Is 339
Middle School in Bronx · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Is 313 School of Leadership Development
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About Is 339
Is 339 is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9. Is 339 serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 339 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,385 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 339 show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 5.8
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 175 students, Is 339 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Is 339 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.5:1 students to teachers, Is 339 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Is 339 — Students at Is 339 score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Is 339 Compares
See how Is 339 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1600 WEBSTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10457
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 339 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MOTT HALL III (rated 6.3/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is IS 313 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (rated 5.3/10), with a comparable rating. Additionally, IS 219 NEW VENTURE SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IS 313 SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Bronx | 0.0 mi | 5.3 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 1 Bronx | 0.1 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 42 CLAREMONT Bronx | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR APPLIED MATH AND SCIENCE (THE) Bronx | 0.1 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL BRONX HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 7.7 |
| VALIDUS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Bronx | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| BRONX LEADERSHIP ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| BRONX PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 55 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 2 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 70 MAX SCHOENFELD Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.0 |
| PS/MS 4 CROTONA PARK WEST Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| ICAHN CHARTER SCHOOL 6 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| PS 110 THEODORE SCHOENFELD Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.2 |
| MOTT HALL III Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| EXIMIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| BRONX CENTER FOR SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Bronx | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| IS 219 NEW VENTURE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY III SECONDARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| KAPPA Bronx | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10457 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,911
Median Home Value
$336,900
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
Population
79,375
College Educated
14.9%
Homeownership
6.2%
Avg Commute
44.6 min
Poverty Rate
34.1%
Median Age
31.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| NEW PATHWAYS ACADEMY Bronx, NY | 6.2 |
| OXFORD ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL Oxford, NY | 6.2 |
| WARSAW MIDDLE SCHOOL Warsaw, NY | 6.2 |
| FORT GREEN PREPARATORY ACADEMY Brooklyn, NY | 6.3 |
| IS 340 Brooklyn, NY | 6.1 |
| MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 6.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 339
What grades does Is 339 serve?
Is 339 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 339?
Is 339 has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 339?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 339 is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 339 rank in NY?
Is 339 ranks #2,385 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 339's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 339 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 339?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 339 has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 339 a charter school?
No, Is 339 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 339 a Title I school?
No, Is 339 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 339?
95.4% of students at Is 339 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (718) 583-6767
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9- District Enrollment
- 26,766
- Schools in District
- 69
- District Rank
- #23 of 69
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