J.H.S 220 John J. Pershing is a junior high school in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Neighboring hospital, the Maimonides Medical Center, provides excellent programs for students to explore medical and science careers through enrichment and community service opportunities. Students can also participate in the school’s gifted program in addition to a magnet science class, while those interested in languages can opt into the English and Spanish Dual language program.
In addition to comprehensive learning programs, the school offers visual arts and music as well as Broadway Juniors which produces a school musical each year. The most unique program, however, is an architectural program for seventh graders through which students learn how to create floor plans and scale models before presenting their projects to a panel of professional architects.
The school offers great outdoor amenities including a track that encircles a basketball court and volleyball court, and outdoor classroom areas. The school also welcomes the Sunset Park community to its open outdoor spaces.
IS 220 John J. Pershing
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
4812 9th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 20
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Loretta Witek
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
63%
Niche Grade
A-
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
100
Full Time Teachers
100
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.9%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
9%
State Average
20%
Math
11%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
457:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
57.5%
Hispanic
35.9%
White
5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings
#26
Niche Standout MS in New York
#59
Best Public MS Teachers in New York
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/24/2019
I love it!! The teachers are amazing and very caring. Some are strict but they help us learn. Everyone is very friendly and the learning and the teaching are above the standard!! What I learn here are what I'm learning in HS right now!!! My state test also improved a lot from being at John J. Pershing 220!!
4/16/2017
This school is great!!! The only thing have to change is the food!!! Teacher are all nice! But only some may be bad because they are disappointed but after all all the teachers are pushing you to learn!!
10/30/2014
The programs and the teachers how us a great time.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/5/2025
Review for John J. Pershing 220:Unfortunately, my experience at John J. Pershing 220 has been far from positive. One major issue that stands out is the front door lady. From the very first interaction, she was incredibly rude and unhelpful. Instead of offering a warm welcome or assistance, her dismi...
5/18/2024
It needs to be known that this school is not safe for your children. The rating it receives does not match the low quality of the school. Only children in the honors classes are really provided with helpful teachers. Other students fall behind without much guidance from the school. Teachers do their...
2/1/2024
Terrible my son got outside suspension for false reasons
9/8/2023
Has decent teachers but some can be way too serious and strict.Not to mention boring in most cases.Has counselors and offers a meeting per week during a non main subject class and phone calls often happen during classes.The hallways/stairs are cramped and smell everyday with a new variety everyday.L...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Sunset Park
List Price Range
$392K - $4M
Homes For Sale
69
Average Home Value
$982,850
Median Lot Size
1,306 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Household Income
$79,124
% of College Grads
22.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
910 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.9%
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Rainbow Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Martin Luther Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Pena Herrera Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
John Allen Payne Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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