JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS
355 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
JHS 50, also known as the John D. Wells School, is a public middle school located in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s district 14. Historically rooted in the local community, the school aims to provide a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core curriculum subjects including mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies.
The school environment at JHS 50 emphasizes the development of the "whole child," often integrating extracurricular programs and support services to foster social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Being situated in a rapidly evolving area of Brooklyn, the school works to accommodate a diverse student population, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific performance metrics, current academic initiatives, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the NYC Department of Education’s official school quality reports or reach out to the school administration directly.
The school environment at JHS 50 emphasizes the development of the "whole child," often integrating extracurricular programs and support services to foster social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. Being situated in a rapidly evolving area of Brooklyn, the school works to accommodate a diverse student population, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific performance metrics, current academic initiatives, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the NYC Department of Education’s official school quality reports or reach out to the school administration directly.
355
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic | 222 |
| Black | 78 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More | 11 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic222 (62.5 %)
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Black78 (22.0 %)
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White32 (9.0 %)
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Two or More11 (3.1 %)
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Asian8 (2.3 %)
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American Indian3 (0.8 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14 |
| Phone: | (718)387-4184 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 355 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 327 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
131
Grade 7
109
Grade 8
114
Ungraded
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 131 |
| Grade 7 | 109 |
| Grade 8 | 114 |
| Ungraded | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 172 | 48.5% |
| Male | 183 | 51.5% |
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