Serving 1,236 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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 0.52, 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.
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?
1,236 students attend Junior High School 220 John J Pershing.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Junior High School 220 John J Pershing students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, 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?
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.
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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!!!!!
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
