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#893 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 19% in state

Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #20 middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6500 16TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2022)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Students at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 54% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
38%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

86.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 84Excellent Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bais Sarah-educ School for GirlsPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–120.2 mi709Compare →
Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes ElimelechPrivate · tuition4.7privateK–120.5 mi436Compare →
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187Enrollment path unverified8.36–80.6 mi929Compare →
Bais Rochel SchoolPrivate · tuition4.1privateK–120.7 mi1,982Compare →

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 #20

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#21 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 227 Edward B Shallow is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow

Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 1,358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow

What grades does Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow serve?

Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?

Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow has an enrollment of approximately 1,358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?

The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow rank in NY?

Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow ranks #893 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow's MySchoolScout rating?

Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 227 Edward B Shallow?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow a charter school?

No, Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow a Title I school?

No, Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow?

86.9% of students at Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow 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
1,358
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
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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