Middle Schools in New York City Geographic District #14

The five middle schools located in New York City Geographic District #14 serve students in grades 6-8 and demonstrate a wide range of academic performance. While some schools, such as IS 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos and Junior High School 50 John D Wells, consistently outperform the district and state averages on state assessments and Regents exams, others, like Middle School 582 and John Ericsson Middle School 126, struggle to meet these benchmarks.

IS 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos stands out as a top-performing school, ranking among the top 25% of middle schools in New York. The school's students demonstrate exceptional proficiency in Regents exams, with over 90% passing in Algebra I, Living Environment, and U.S. History and Government. In contrast, Conselyea Preparatory School and Junior High School 50 John D Wells also show strong academic performance, but not to the same degree as IS 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos.

The data reveals that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and instructional practices, may be more important in driving student success. While the district as a whole faces challenges with high rates of economically disadvantaged students, the variation in school quality within the district suggests that individual schools can overcome these obstacles and achieve exceptional results.