I.S. 339

I.S. 339 (09X339) is a public school in District 9, Claremont-Bathgate, Bronx, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 59% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 149 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Claremont-Bathgate
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

I.S. 339
1600 Webster Ave # 440, Bronx, NY 10457, USA
Bronx, Claremont-Bathgate

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 47%, about typical for NYC middle schools and higher than most of those with similar economic need; up 19 points from 2025; reading is up 17 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 38% in reading (34 tested), compared with 47% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Math: 59% in 2026, up 8 points from 2025 and 34 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • English learners make up 29% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

91%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 99% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.64 · 92nd percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

47%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

140 students tested

Level 130%
Level 223%
Level 324%
Level 424%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education38%

34 students tested

General education students50%

106 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 631%
Grade 749%
Grade 852%

Mathematics

59%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

147 students tested

Level 117%
Level 224%
Level 338%
Level 421%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education53%

34 students tested

General education students61%

113 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 628%
Grade 774%
Grade 863%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school47%
District 934%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school59%
District 941%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests24%47%18%59%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201824%18%
201921%20%
202232%12%
202331%25%
202430%39%
202528%51%
202647%59%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away

  2. I.S. 339 (this school)47%

    Economic need index: >95%

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 91%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 94%0.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: >95%0.3 mi away

  2. I.S. 339 (this school)59%

    Economic need index: >95%

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 91%0.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  7. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 94%0.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%

I.S. 339 vs I.S. 313 School of Leadership Development

MeasureI.S. 339I.S. 313 School of Leadership Development
2026 reading proficient47% (+19 points vs 2025)20% (+4 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient59% (+8 points vs 2025)12% (-4 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)14981
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.04.7
Family satisfaction (2026)95%99%
Principal trust (2026)95%100%
Teacher trust (2026)91%99%
Leadership (2026)95%99%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

I.S. 339 has higher math proficiency than I.S. 313 School of Leadership Development (59% vs 12%) and higher reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).

Student body

Enrollment

149 students

6–8 · down 143 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

6.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

29%

was 30% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

23%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 0% White, 80% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 20% Black, 1% multiracial, 46% female, 54% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
95%
Disability support services
84%
Outreach
88%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
86%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

1600 Webster Ave # 440, Bronx, NY 10457, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 38% in reading (34 tested), compared with 47% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Middle School
  • Location: Claremont-Bathgate, Bronx
  • Address: 1600 Webster Ave # 440, Bronx, NY 10457, USA