Jhs 278 Marine Park

JHS 278 Marine Park serves 935 middle school students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn's Marine Park neighborhood. With 87 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention than many urban middle schools. Academically, the school earns a 6.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranks in the 78th percentile statewide at #1068 out of 4758 New York schools.

Students demonstrate solid performance in English Language Arts, with 68% achieving proficiency or above across all grades. Mathematics presents an area with room for growth, as 37% of students reach proficiency standards. The school draws from a diverse middle-class community where the median household income is $72,799 and 41% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's stability is reflected in median home values of $809,600, though 15.7% of families face economic challenges. Located on Stuart Street in one of Brooklyn's more residential areas, JHS 278 Marine Park serves a substantial student body within New York City's large urban educational landscape. The school's combination of manageable class sizes and solid statewide ranking positions it as a reliable choice for families in this established Brooklyn community.