Very Good
#1185 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Jhs 50 John D Wells
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #14 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
183 S 3RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11211
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 50 John D Wells score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 39% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 50 John D Wells sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,183
Median home value
$1,118,600
Median rent
$2,357/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
16.4%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Jesode Hatorah WilsonPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Williamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 0.4 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Bnos Yaakov Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | 1–12 | 0.6 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Talmud Torah of KashoPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–11 | 0.6 mi | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #14
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #7 of 38
- 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 50 John D Wells is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 50 John D Wells
Jhs 50 John D Wells is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,185 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 50 John D Wells
What grades does Jhs 50 John D Wells serve?
Jhs 50 John D Wells serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 50 John D Wells?
Jhs 50 John D Wells has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 50 John D Wells?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 50 John D Wells is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 50 John D Wells rank in NY?
Jhs 50 John D Wells ranks #1,185 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 50 John D Wells's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 50 John D Wells has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 50 John D Wells?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 50 John D Wells has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 50 John D Wells a charter school?
No, Jhs 50 John D Wells is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 50 John D Wells a Title I school?
No, Jhs 50 John D Wells is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 50 John D Wells?
85.8% of students at Jhs 50 John D Wells 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (718) 387-4184
- Area population (ZIP 11211)
- 65,691
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 11211; 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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