IS 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology

IS 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology (32K349) is a public school in District 32, Bushwick, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 30% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 125 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Bushwick
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

IS 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology
35 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA
Brooklyn, Bushwick

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (30%) and math (34%) proficiency are both lower than most NYC middle schools and about typical for those with similar economic need.

What the numbers say

  • Reading is down 5 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • Math is up 8 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Economic need is higher than at most district middle schools (91% in 2025–26).
  • 30% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 34% in reading (2026), compared with 30% schoolwide (2026).

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

93%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 35% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.45 · 39th 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

30%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

120 students tested

Level 140%
Level 230%
Level 321%
Level 49%

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

Students in special education19%

32 students tested

General education students34%

88 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 627%
Grade 726%
Grade 836%

Mathematics

34%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

119 students tested

Level 134%
Level 232%
Level 325%
Level 48%

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

Students in special education34%

32 students tested

General education students33%

87 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 630%
Grade 740%
Grade 830%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school30%
District 3235%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school34%
District 3243%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests27%30%23%34%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
201827%23%
201933%30%
202234%15%
202335%26%
202435%27%
202530%33%
202630%34%

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: 66%0.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 87%0.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 89%1.2 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 86%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 90%1.4 mi away

  6. Is 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology (this school)30%

    Economic need index: 91%

  7. Economic need index: 87%1.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%0.04 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 94%0.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 66%0.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 87%1.4 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 86%0.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 89%1.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 87%0.5 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 90%1.4 mi away

  7. Is 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology (this school)34%

    Economic need index: 91%

  8. Economic need index: 90%0.04 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 94%0.7 mi away

Is 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology vs I.S. 347 School of Humanities

MeasureIs 349 School of Math, Science, and TechnologyI.S. 347 School of Humanities
2026 reading proficient30% (0 points vs 2025)25% (-2 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient34% (+1 points vs 2025)32% (+2 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)125173
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.57.0
Family satisfaction (2026)93%88%
Principal trust (2026)98%91%
Teacher trust (2026)96%95%
Leadership (2026)94%95%
Distance between schools0.04 mi

Is 349 School of Math, Science, and Technology has higher reading proficiency than I.S. 347 School of Humanities (30% vs 25%).

Student body

Enrollment

125 students

6–8 · down 100 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

6.5

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: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

30%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 85% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 11% Black, 0% multiracial, 43% female, 57% male.

Economic need index: 91% — 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
94%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
85%
Parent involvement
87%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

35 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11221, 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 19% in reading (32 tested), compared with 30% 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, Dual Language Immersion, STEM Classes
  • Courses Listed: 1
  • Location: Bushwick, Brooklyn
  • Address: 35 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11221, USA