JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW

JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW 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 1,499 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 90 teachers, JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 227, also known as the Edward B. Shallow Junior High School, is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 20. It is a traditional middle school environment that focuses on providing a foundational education to a diverse student body, preparing them for the transition into New York City’s competitive high school system.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic standards and student development within the local community. Beyond its core curriculum, JHS 227 typically offers a range of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student engagement and social-emotional growth. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Bensonhurst area, providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes discipline, parental involvement, and preparation for future academic success.

For more information, contact JHS 227 EDWARD B SHALLOW at (718) 256-8218 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.