Excellent
#59 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 1% in state
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #20 middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4812 9TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11220
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 220 John J Pershing score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 63% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 220 John J Pershing sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,201
Median home value
$1,021,200
Median rent
$1,688/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bais Chaya EstherPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Bnos Margulia Viznitz - Dba of Yeshiva Imrei ChaimPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Tocah Vyirah of Boro ParkPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Bais Rochel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,982 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #20
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #3 of 45
- 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 220 John J Pershing is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Jhs 220 John J Pershing is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 1,236 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 220 John J Pershing
What grades does Jhs 220 John J Pershing serve?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing has an enrollment of approximately 1,236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 220 John J Pershing is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 220 John J Pershing rank in NY?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing ranks #59 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 220 John J Pershing's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 220 John J Pershing?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 220 John J Pershing has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 220 John J Pershing a charter school?
No, Jhs 220 John J Pershing is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 220 John J Pershing a Title I school?
No, Jhs 220 John J Pershing is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
91.3% of students at Jhs 220 John J Pershing 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
- 1,236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 100
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (718) 633-8200
- Area population (ZIP 11220)
- 90,792
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 11220; 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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