Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow

JHS 227 Edward B Shallow serves 1,358 middle school students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn's diverse 11204 neighborhood. With 104 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a reasonable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention than many large urban schools. Academically, the school demonstrates solid performance with 54% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts, while math achievement sits at 46% proficient or above, indicating room for continued growth in mathematical skills.

The school earns a 6.0 out of 10 rating and ranks in the 51st percentile among New York's middle schools, placing it in the middle tier of the state's educational institutions. The school draws from a working-class community where the median household income is $64,172, though nearly one in five residents live below the poverty line. About 30% of neighborhood adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

Despite economic challenges, the area shows stability with a median home value of over $1 million, reflecting Brooklyn's broader housing market dynamics. Located on 16th Avenue, JHS 227 Edward B Shallow operates within one of New York City's most populous and culturally rich boroughs, serving families in an established Brooklyn neighborhood.