Jhs 50 John D Wells
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11211 · New York City Geographic District #14
#555 of 785 middle schools in New York
#10567 of 15,369 nationally
About Jhs 50 John D Wells
Jhs 50 John D Wells is a public middle school located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #14 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 388 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 555th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (97th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 388.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; Jhs 50 John D Wells ranks 339th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)26%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)8.6
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 50 John D Wells by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jhs 50 John D Wells
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jhs 50 John D Wells a good school?
Jhs 50 John D Wells has a Success Index (US) of 36.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #555 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 50 John D Wells rank in New York?
Jhs 50 John D Wells ranks #555 of 785 middle schools in New York and #10567 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jhs 50 John D Wells?
Jhs 50 John D Wells had 388 students in 2025.
Is Jhs 50 John D Wells a elementary school or a high school?
Jhs 50 John D Wells is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jhs 50 John D Wells?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jhs 50 John D Wells; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.