John Ericsson Middle School 126
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #14
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
448th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 43%▲ Improving
424 LEONARD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11222
(718)782-2527NCES ID 360011902467Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 158 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.6% | 56.3% | ▼ 14.3 pts | |
| Black | 21.2% | 28.5% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 4.2% | 8.9% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.2% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.2% | ▲ 3.2 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 $1.51M in zip 11222 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 John Ericsson Middle School 126
- #343Conselyea Preparatory SchoolNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.4 mi away343rd of 781
ELA 61% ▲12 · Math 53% ▲4Compare - #144JHS 50 John D WellsNew York City Geographic District #14 · 0.8 mi away144th of 781
ELA 69% ▲20 · Math 78% ▲29Compare - #321MS 582New York City Geographic District #14 · 0.9 mi away321st of 781
ELA 60% ▲11 · Math 56% ▲7Compare - #120IS 318 Eugenio Maria De HostosNew York City Geographic District #14 · 1.1 mi away120th of 781
ELA 79% ▲30 · Math 72% ▲23Compare - #182Williamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolWilliamsburg Collegiate Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter182nd of 781
ELA 65% ▲16 · Math 76% ▲27Compare - #250Hunters Point Community Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1.7 mi away250th of 781
ELA 67% ▲18 · Math 61% ▲12Compare - #721IS 347 School of HumanitiesNew York City Geographic District #32 · 1.7 mi away721st of 781
ELA 28% ▼21 · Math 31% ▼18Compare - #686IS 349 Math Science and TechnologyNew York City Geographic District #32 · 1.7 mi away686th of 781
ELA 32% ▼17 · Math 34% ▼15Compare
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.