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Junior High School 220 John J Pershing

4812 9th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,229 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 220 John J Pershing ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Junior High School 220 John J Pershing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Junior High School 220 John J Pershing's student population of 1,229 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,229 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Junior High School 220 John J Pershing ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing is 0.54, 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)
#1049 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
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62%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing 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.
63%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing 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.
69%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing 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
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
10%
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Hispanic
36%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Junior High School 220 John J Pershing.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing 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
87%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Junior High School 220 John J Pershing 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 Junior High School 220 John J Pershing's ranking?
Junior High School 220 John J Pershing is ranked #1049 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 220 John J Pershing often compared to?
Junior High School 220 John J Pershingis often viewed alongside schools like Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, Junior High School 259 William Mckinley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 220 John J Pershing?
1,229 students attend Junior High School 220 John J Pershing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing students are Asian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing?
Junior High School 220 John J Pershing has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 220 John J Pershing offer ?
Junior High School 220 John J Pershing offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 220 John J Pershing part of?
Junior High School 220 John J Pershing is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 220 John J Pershing located?
Junior High School 220 John J Pershing is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.

School Reviews
5   11/20/2014
I love your school and it sounds great because see that there are a lot of asian people and i'm vietnamese. I hope I can find friends there that are vietnamese because right now i'm in the henry longfellow and I have the application for 6th grade and I will make sure that I will pick your school for the 1 choice. I hope I won't regret my answer.Thank you!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lindy

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,229 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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