I.S. 340

North Star Academy, also known as I.S. 340, is a small middle school in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, serving grades 6-8. It is recognized as an above-average public school with a close-knit community where staff are known to connect well with students. The school emphasizes accelerated and enrichment experiences, offering students the opportunity to take several high school-level Regents Exams in subjects like Algebra I, US History and Government, Biology, and English while still in middle school. Technology is integrated into instruction, with every student having access to a laptop, and the school features a state-of-the-art Science Lab. An extended day program provides a variety of enrichment activities including sports, arts, and trips. Parents consistently report high satisfaction, appreciating the accessibility of administrators and staff, which contributes to a positive school culture. Student survey results also indicate a strong sense of safety within the school environment. While the school's ELA proficiency is near the citywide 25th percentile, its math proficiency is a concern, falling well below this benchmark. The school's overall instruction and performance rating indicates a need for improvement.