Excellent
#447 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #20 middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4200 16TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 223 Montauk (the) score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 56% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
91.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 223 Montauk (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 92Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,588
Median home value
$1,097,200
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11204; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bnos Yakov of Boro ParkPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Bnos YerusmalayimPrivate · tuition | 3.8 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,073 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Shaare TorahPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 730 | Compare → |
| Beth Jacob Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 585 | 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
- #15 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 223 Montauk (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 654 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
What grades does Jhs 223 Montauk (the) serve?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 223 Montauk (the) rank in NY?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) ranks #447 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 223 Montauk (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 223 Montauk (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 223 Montauk (the) has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 223 Montauk (the) a charter school?
No, Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 223 Montauk (the) a Title I school?
No, Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
91.4% of students at Jhs 223 Montauk (the) 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
- 654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (718) 438-0155
- Area population (ZIP 11204)
- 81,368
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 11204; 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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