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#2312 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 49% in state
Jhs 14 Shell Bank
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #22 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #22 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2424 BATCHELDER ST, Brooklyn, NY 11235
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 14 Shell Bank score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 14 Shell Bank sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,689
Median home value
$723,900
Median rent
$1,649/mo
College educated
49.6%
Homeownership
37%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #22
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #21 of 40
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jhs 14 Shell Bank is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 14 Shell Bank
Jhs 14 Shell Bank is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #22, serving approximately 478 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,312 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 14 Shell Bank
What grades does Jhs 14 Shell Bank serve?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 14 Shell Bank is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 14 Shell Bank rank in NY?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank ranks #2,312 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 14 Shell Bank's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 14 Shell Bank has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 14 Shell Bank has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 14 Shell Bank a charter school?
No, Jhs 14 Shell Bank is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 14 Shell Bank a Title I school?
No, Jhs 14 Shell Bank is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 14 Shell Bank?
90.6% of students at Jhs 14 Shell Bank qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.7%
- Phone
- (718) 743-0220
- Area population (ZIP 11235)
- 81,958
- Area average commute
- 42.5 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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