Serving 625 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 223 Montauk ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 223 Montauk serves a 1.6 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, typically around 0.9 miles from the school's location to the edge of the zone, and the furthest point being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 223 Montauk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Junior High School 223 Montauk's student population of 625 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
625 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Junior High School 223 Montauk ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 223 Montauk is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
52%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 223 Montauk's ranking?
Junior High School 223 Montauk is ranked #1174 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 223 Montauk often compared to?
Junior High School 223 Montaukis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 227 Edward B Shallow by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 223 Montauk?
625 students attend Junior High School 223 Montauk.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Junior High School 223 Montauk students are Asian, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 223 Montauk?
Junior High School 223 Montauk has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 223 Montauk offer ?
Junior High School 223 Montauk offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 223 Montauk part of?
Junior High School 223 Montauk is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 223 Montauk located?
Junior High School 223 Montauk is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
School presently serves 951 students
3 10/10/2025
It is a good school. The teachers are't that strict there too. But the thing is, it very crowded when it time to switch classes.
5 10/10/2025
It's a very great school! I had a lot of memories of there. The school is very welcoming.
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