John Ericsson Middle School 126
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #14 · Grades 6-8
448th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranking
SchoolRow ranks John Ericsson Middle School 126 448th 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 43% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 43th in 2025 — improving.
John Ericsson Middle School 126 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
John Ericsson Middle School 126 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 158 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.6% | 56.3% | ▼ 12.3 pts | |
| Black | 22.0% | 28.5% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| White | 6.4% | 8.9% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 pts |
Homes near John Ericsson Middle School 126
Typical home value $1.51M in zip 11222 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near John Ericsson Middle School 126
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Conselyea Preparatory SchoolNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away343rd of 781
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 9JHS 50 John D WellsNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.8 mi away144th of 781
ELA 69% · Math 78% - 6MS 582New York City Geographic District #14 · 0.9 mi away321st of 781
ELA 60% · Math 56% - 9IS 318 Eugenio Maria De HostosNew York City Geographic District #14 · 1.1 mi away120th of 781
ELA 79% · Math 72% - 8Williamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolWilliamsburg Collegiate Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter182nd of 781
ELA 65% · Math 76% - 7Hunters Point Community Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1.7 mi away250th of 781
ELA 67% · Math 61% - 1IS 347 School of HumanitiesNew York City Geographic District #32 · 1.7 mi away721st of 781
ELA 28% · Math 31% - 2IS 349 Math Science and TechnologyNew York City Geographic District #32 · 1.7 mi away686th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John Ericsson Middle School 126 in?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is part of the New York City Geographic District #14 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is John Ericsson Middle School 126 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John Ericsson Middle School 126 448th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 43% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of John Ericsson Middle School 126?
Hispanic 56%, Black 29%, White 9%, Asian 3% (158 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near John Ericsson Middle School 126 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11222 is $1.51M 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.