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.
355
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS
Demographic Student Count
White32
Hispanic222
Black78
Asian8
Two or More11
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    222 (62.5 %)
  • Black
    78 (22.0 %)
  • White
    32 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    8 (2.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6131
Grade 7109
Grade 8114
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JHS 50 JOHN D WELLS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17248.5%
Male18351.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)