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#2211 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 47% in state

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #22 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #22 middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1875 E 17TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11229

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% proficient (2022)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism30.1%

Students at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
60%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 60Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,556

Median home value

$812,200

Median rent

$1,666/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

47%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #22

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#18 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #22, serving approximately 1,403 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,211 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham

What grades does Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham serve?

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham has an enrollment of approximately 1,403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?

The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham rank in NY?

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks #2,211 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham's MySchoolScout rating?

Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham a charter school?

No, Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham a Title I school?

No, Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham?

79.5% of students at Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,403
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
101
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.1%
Area population (ZIP 11229)
79,802
Area average commute
43.7 min
Area median age
42.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11229; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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