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JHS 50 John D Wells

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #14

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About JHS 50 John D Wells

JHS 50 John D Wells serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. It reported 388 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. With about 45.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.5 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 870 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #14 runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	183 S 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone	(718) 387-4184
School district	New York City Geographic District #14
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	388
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45.5
Students per teacher	8.5
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360011902221). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does JHS 50 John D Wells serve?

JHS 50 John D Wells serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend JHS 50 John D Wells?

JHS 50 John D Wells reported 388 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JHS 50 John D Wells?

About 8.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 388 students and 45.5 teachers in federal data.

Is JHS 50 John D Wells a public or charter school?

JHS 50 John D Wells is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is JHS 50 John D Wells in?

JHS 50 John D Wells is part of New York City Geographic District #14. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-14/

Where is JHS 50 John D Wells located?

JHS 50 John D Wells is at 183 S 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11211. The phone number is (718) 387-4184.

How many other schools are near JHS 50 John D Wells?

There are 870 other schools within 5 miles of JHS 50 John D Wells in our directory.