JHS 62 Ditmas
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #20
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
357th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 54%· Stable
700 CORTELYOU RD, Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718)941-5450NCES ID 360015102266Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks JHS 62 Ditmas 357th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 54% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 54th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 858 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 23.6% | 43.9% | ▲ 20.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 30.1% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 32.7% | 12.4% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| White | 10.2% | 11.8% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $943K in zip 11218 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than JHS 62 Ditmas
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ELA 63% ▲7 · Math 71% ▲17Compare - #318JHS 223 Montauk (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.6 mi away318th of 781
ELA 54% ▼2 · Math 63% ▲9Compare - #263MS 839New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.7 mi away263rd of 781
ELA 70% ▲14 · Math 56% ▲2Compare - #646MS 246 Walt WhitmanNew York City Geographic District #17 · 1.2 mi away646th of 781
ELA 40% ▼16 · Math 34% ▼20Compare - #72MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for InnovationNew York City Geographic District #15 · 1.4 mi away72nd of 781
ELA 79% ▲23 · Math 84% ▲30Compare - #163Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter SchoolBrooklyn Urban Garden Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter163rd of 781
ELA 75% ▲19 · Math 70% ▲16Compare - #457Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolAchievement First Voyager Charter School · 1.5 mi away · charter457th of 781
ELA 59% ▲3 · Math 37% ▼17Compare - #194JHS 220 John J PershingNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.6 mi away194th of 781
ELA 59% ▲3 · Math 80% ▲26Compare
What school district is JHS 62 Ditmas in?
JHS 62 Ditmas is part of the New York City Geographic District #20 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is JHS 62 Ditmas a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 62 Ditmas 357th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 62 Ditmas?
Asian 44%, Hispanic 30%, Black 12%, White 12% (858 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 62 Ditmas cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11218 is $943K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.