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Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham vs. Junior High School 278 Marine Park

Should you attend Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham or Junior High School 278 Marine Park? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1875 E 17th St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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8/
10
Top 30%
Junior High School 278 Marine Park
1925 Stuart St
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Junior High School 278 Marine Park ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,403 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 935 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 278 Marine Park ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,403 students
935 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 278 Marine Park over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 278 Marine Park.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
88 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 278 Marine Park over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 278 Marine Park with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#946 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1699 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 278 Marine Park, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in NY)
49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 278 Marine Park who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 278 Marine Park who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 278 Marine Park who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 278 Marine Park by grade.
Grade 6 Students
461
254
Grade 7 Students
465
314
Grade 8 Students
474
367
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
27%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #22 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 278 Marine Park, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 278 Marine Park, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #22 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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