Is 211 John Wilson is a public middle school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 190 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #18, which is ranked 600 out of 865 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Is 211 John Wilson has shown consistent improvement in its academic performance, moving from 1041 out of 1439 New York middle schools in 2018-2019 to 555 out of 1504 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance on state assessments is generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in Math and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 58.33% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 45.99% for the district and 40.72% for the state. The school has also demonstrated strong performance in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency in Living Environment and Algebra I in 2023-2024. Additionally, Is 211 John Wilson has shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Is 68 Isaac Bildersee and Is 285 Meyer Levin, Is 211 John Wilson has generally higher academic performance and rankings. However, the nearby charter school, Collegiate Academy-Math-Personal Awa, has significantly outperformed Is 211 John Wilson and the other nearby schools on state assessments and Regents exams. Despite the school's challenges, the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the increasing per-student spending suggest that Is 211 John Wilson is investing resources to support student learning and address the significant needs of its student population.
Is 211 John Wilson ranks 555th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
New York City Geographic District #18
Students at Is 211 John Wilson are 71% African American, 15% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.
In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Is 211 John Wilson.