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#2722 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 211 John Wilson
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
1001 E 100TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
217
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,722 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#342 of 570
public schools
In district
#19 of 33
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
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Is 211 John Wilson
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About Is 211 John Wilson
Is 211 John Wilson is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18. Is 211 John Wilson serves approximately 217 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 211 John Wilson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,722 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 211 John Wilson show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
40% of students at Is 211 John Wilson were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 211 John Wilson — Students at Is 211 John Wilson score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 31 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.
How Is 211 John Wilson Compares
See how Is 211 John Wilson performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1001 E 100TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 211 John Wilson may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SCIENCE AND MEDICINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) (rated 5.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VIII MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.0/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 279 HERMAN SCHREIBER Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY CANARSIE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| URBAN ACTION ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.9 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION IN ADVERTISING AND MEDIA Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| OLYMPUS ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| A PLUS KIDZ ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | — |
| CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| SCIENCE AND MEDICINE MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 115 DANIEL MUCATEL SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH OHR YISROEL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.1 |
| FRESH CREEK SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| PS 272 CURTIS ESTABROOK Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.6 |
| EXPLORE EXCEL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 66 Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 4.4 |
| BE'ER HAGOLAH INSTITUTES (B & G) Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 346 ABE STARK Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VIII MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 4.0 |
| PS 306 ETHAN ALLEN Brooklyn | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,813
Median Home Value
$710,300
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
Population
95,174
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
50.5%
Avg Commute
50.9 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
40.4
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| CAIRO-DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL Cairo, NY | 5.9 |
| ISLAND PARK LINCOLN ORENS MIDDLE SCHOOL Island Park, NY | 5.9 |
| JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 Brooklyn, NY | 5.9 |
| TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL New York, NY | 5.9 |
| BRONX MATHEMATICS PREPARATORY SCHOOL (THE) Bronx, NY | 6.0 |
| CUBA-RUSHFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Cuba, NY | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 211 John Wilson
What grades does Is 211 John Wilson serve?
Is 211 John Wilson serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 211 John Wilson?
Is 211 John Wilson has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 211 John Wilson?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 211 John Wilson is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 211 John Wilson rank in NY?
Is 211 John Wilson ranks #2,722 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 211 John Wilson's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 211 John Wilson has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 211 John Wilson?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 211 John Wilson has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 211 John Wilson a charter school?
No, Is 211 John Wilson is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 211 John Wilson a Title I school?
No, Is 211 John Wilson is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 211 John Wilson?
87.6% of students at Is 211 John Wilson qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (718) 251-4411
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18- District Enrollment
- 11,223
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #19 of 33
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