Jhs 223 Montauk (the)

JHS 223 Montauk serves 654 middle school students in grades 6 through 8 in Brooklyn's 11204 neighborhood. With 53 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide at #1019 out of 4,758 New York schools.

Students show strong reading skills with 62% achieving proficiency or above in ELA, while 56% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics. Located on 16th Avenue, JHS 223 Montauk sits in a diverse Brooklyn community where the median household income is $64,172 and median home values reach $1,066,800. The surrounding ZIP code houses over 80,000 residents, with 30% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 19.2%, reflecting the area's mixed socioeconomic landscape.

The school serves families in a vibrant urban setting that combines residential neighborhoods with the cultural richness and educational opportunities that come with being part of New York City's extensive public school system.