Jhs 220 John J Pershing
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11220 · New York City Geographic District #20
#395 of 785 middle schools in New York
#7342 of 15,369 nationally
About Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Jhs 220 John J Pershing is a public middle located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #20 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,257 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 395th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is math proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,257.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Jhs 220 John J Pershing ranks 233rd of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jhs 220 John J Pershing by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jhs 220 John J Pershing
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jhs 220 John J Pershing a good school?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing has a Success Index (US) of 51.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #395 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jhs 220 John J Pershing rank in New York?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing ranks #395 of 785 middle schools in New York and #7342 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing had 1,257 students in 2025.
Is Jhs 220 John J Pershing a elementary school or a high school?
Jhs 220 John J Pershing is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jhs 220 John J Pershing?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jhs 220 John J Pershing; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.