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John Ericsson Middle School 126 vs. I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau

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School Overview

School
John Ericsson Middle School 126
424 Leonard St
Brooklyn, NY 11222
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau
2280 Aqueduct Ave
Bronx, NY 10468
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 158 students in grades 6-8, John Ericsson Middle School 126 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 220 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
158 students
220 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Ericsson Middle School 126.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Ericsson Middle School 126 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Ericsson Middle School 126 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3255 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3647 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Ericsson Middle School 126, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ericsson Middle School 126 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John Ericsson Middle School 126 by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau by grade.
Grade 6 Students
43
79
Grade 7 Students
54
66
Grade 8 Students
58
73
Ungraded Students
3
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Ericsson Middle School 126, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Ericsson Middle School 126, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
56%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Ericsson Middle School 126, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Ericsson Middle School 126, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Ericsson Middle School 126, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Ericsson Middle School 126, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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0.60
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Ericsson Middle School 126, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Ericsson Middle School 126, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Ericsson Middle School 126, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #14 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 206 Ann Mersereau, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #10 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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