JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE)

JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 942 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 68 teachers, JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

JHS 223, known as The Montauk Intermediate School, is a public middle school located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates within the New York City Department of Education system. It is characterized by a diverse student body and a commitment to providing a foundational education that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school, focusing on core academic subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is situated in a densely populated residential area and serves as a local hub for the surrounding community. Like many middle schools in the district, JHS 223 emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills alongside academics, offering various programs designed to support student growth during the formative middle school years. The administration and staff focus on fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the unique learning needs of its students, striving to maintain an educational setting that encourages both personal responsibility and academic achievement.

For more information, contact JHS 223 MONTAUK (THE) at (718) 438-0155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.