JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126

JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 377 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 (J.H.S. 126), located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive middle school education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and critical thinking skills in preparation for high school.

In addition to its core curriculum, J.H.S. 126 offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school actively works to build partnerships with families and the surrounding Brooklyn community to enhance the learning experience. By focusing on both student achievement and character building, JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 aims to create a well-rounded educational foundation for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 at (718) 782-2527 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

424 LEONARD ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11222-3908
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JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126 is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 377 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
377
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 377 students

Hispanic/Latino
68.4%
Black or African American
19.6%
White
10.1%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
40.1%
Male
59.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.