Below Average
#4214 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 347 School of Humanities
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
35 STARR ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
4.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
228
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Score
4.0
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,214 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#513 of 570
public schools
In district
#21 of 27
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
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Is 347 School of Humanities
Middle School in Brooklyn · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Is 347 School of Humanities
Is 347 School of Humanities is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32. Is 347 School of Humanities serves approximately 228 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 347 School of Humanities has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,214 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 347 School of Humanities show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 5.6
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 8.8:1 students to teachers, Is 347 School of Humanities sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
43% of students at Is 347 School of Humanities were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 347 School of Humanities — Students at Is 347 School of Humanities score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 31 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: 4.5/10.
How Is 347 School of Humanities Compares
See how Is 347 School of Humanities performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
35 STARR ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 347 School of Humanities may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. JHS 162 WILLOUGHBY (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IS 349 MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (rated 5.4/10), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IS 349 MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 145 ANDREW JACKSON Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 123 SUYDAM Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| EBC HIGH SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC SERVICE-BUSHWICK Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 274 KOSCIUSKO Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 3.5 |
| PS 376 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.3 |
| WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| JHS 383 PHILIPPA SCHUYLER Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST-BUSHWICK CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BUSHWICK Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.1 |
| PS 26 JESSE OWENS Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 86 IRVINGTON (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| JHS 162 WILLOUGHBY (THE) Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 75 MAYDA CORTIELLA Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| PS 120 CARLOS TAPIA Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 81 THADDEUS STEVENS Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 3.7 |
| WHITELAW REID ACADEMY OF ARTS AND BUSINESS Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF GLOBAL FINANCE (THE) Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.5 |
| BROOKLYN EMERGING LEADERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 9.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,122
Median Home Value
$1,061,400
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
Population
90,750
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Median Age
32.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VIII MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 4.0 |
| JHS 218 JAMES P SINNOTT Brooklyn, NY | 4.1 |
| LITTLE FALLS MIDDLE SCHOOL Little Falls, NY | 4.1 |
| SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS Bronx, NY | 4.1 |
| EDMUND W GORDON BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.9 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY V MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 3.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 347 School of Humanities
What grades does Is 347 School of Humanities serve?
Is 347 School of Humanities serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 347 School of Humanities?
Is 347 School of Humanities has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 347 School of Humanities?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 347 School of Humanities is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 347 School of Humanities rank in NY?
Is 347 School of Humanities ranks #4,214 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 347 School of Humanities's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 347 School of Humanities has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 347 School of Humanities?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 347 School of Humanities has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 347 School of Humanities a charter school?
No, Is 347 School of Humanities is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 347 School of Humanities a Title I school?
No, Is 347 School of Humanities is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 347 School of Humanities?
94.3% of students at Is 347 School of Humanities 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
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (718) 821-4248
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32- District Enrollment
- 9,633
- Schools in District
- 27
- District Rank
- #21 of 27
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