J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham

J.H.S. 234 Arthur W. Cunningham is a large Brooklyn middle school serving grades 6-8, known for its diverse student body, with students from over 30 countries. The school is recognized for strong academic performance, with ELA proficiency (58%) and Math proficiency (67%) both above the citywide median. It ranks among the top middle schools in New York for overall test scores. The curriculum emphasizes STEAM, arts, and sustainability, offering hands-on activities, robotics, coding, and a Live Theater Program. The school also provides advanced academic opportunities, including a Center for Intellectually Gifted (CIG) program and an honors program, where some 8th graders take Regents exams. Parents generally report very positive experiences, with overwhelmingly favorable survey results regarding the school environment and relationships. While the school maintains a low suspension rate (1%), student surveys indicate mixed feelings about safety in common areas and the fairness of conflict resolution, aligning with a "Fair" rating for safety and school climate. Despite being a large school with crowded hallways, it offers a robust array of extracurricular activities, including sports, chess, math teams, and various arts programs.