IS 339

IS 339 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 505 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, IS 339 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

IS 339, located at 1600 Webster Avenue in the Bronx, serves the local community as a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) within the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is situated in the Claremont/Mount Eden area and is known for operating within an urban environment that emphasizes the importance of community partnership and student support. It is part of a broader educational landscape in the Bronx that focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school environment at IS 339 is generally focused on fostering a structured learning space where students can develop their social and academic skills. Like many schools in this district, the administration often prioritizes initiatives aimed at literacy, numeracy, and student engagement to help bridge educational gaps. Families typically choose IS 339 for its accessibility within the neighborhood and its ongoing efforts to provide a supportive middle school experience that aligns with NYC’s core curriculum standards.

For more information, contact IS 339 at (718) 583-6767 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.