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John Ericsson Middle School 126

424 Leonard St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Ericsson Middle School 126's student population of 158 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ericsson Middle School 126 is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3780 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
56%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Ericsson Middle School 126 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Ericsson Middle School 126's ranking?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is ranked #3780 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are John Ericsson Middle School 126 often compared to?
John Ericsson Middle School 126is often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos, Conselyea Preparatory School, Hunters Point Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend John Ericsson Middle School 126?
158 students attend John Ericsson Middle School 126.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John Ericsson Middle School 126 students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ericsson Middle School 126?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Ericsson Middle School 126 offer ?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ericsson Middle School 126 part of?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
In what neighborhood is John Ericsson Middle School 126 located?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other public schools located in Williamsburg.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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