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#2729 of 4,742 schools in NY
John Ericsson Middle School 126
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #14 middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
424 LEONARD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11222
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Ericsson Middle School 126 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,963
Median home value
$1,245,600
Median rent
$2,595/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
17.7%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #23 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.
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Ericsson Middle School 126
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 158 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,729 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Ericsson Middle School 126
What grades does John Ericsson Middle School 126 serve?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John Ericsson Middle School 126?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ericsson Middle School 126?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ericsson Middle School 126 is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Ericsson Middle School 126 rank in NY?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks #2,729 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is John Ericsson Middle School 126's MySchoolScout rating?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 John Ericsson Middle School 126?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Ericsson Middle School 126 has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John Ericsson Middle School 126 a charter school?
No, John Ericsson Middle School 126 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Ericsson Middle School 126 a Title I school?
No, John Ericsson Middle School 126 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Ericsson Middle School 126?
87.3% of students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 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
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.2%
- Phone
- (718) 782-2527
- Area population (ZIP 11222)
- 41,418
- Area average commute
- 36.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 11222; 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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