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John Ericsson Middle School 126
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
424 Leonard St,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 14
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Maria Ortega
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
24%
State Average
20%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
136:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
62.7%
Black
24.3%
White
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/3/2025
My son enjoyed 6th grade at MS126 and is looking forward going into 7th. The school provides a strong foundation and shows genuine interest in our kids. The principal Mr. Goettleman is absolutely wonderful ! he has made lots of improvements in the school which has turned it around. They offer a lot...
2/21/2023
I was a former student of JEMS 126 and the school almost changed my personality. The students did nothing more than used me for answers for their assignments and I was usually bullied because I’m autistic, my self interests such as learning various subjects or my mixed ethnicity. Some of my former f...
10/8/2013
my son is very eager to go to school and he enjoys all his classes teachers and staff as well as students are very respectful and willing to help one an other
12/11/2011
This school now has a new principal, a new curriculum and some very passionate teachers have been added to the staff. I have seen a tremendous improvement in the culture in this short time. I am certain that this school will improve tremendously over the course of this year and next. I plan to send...
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List Price Range
$629K - $6.3M
Homes For Sale
115
Average Home Value
$1,472,347
Median Lot Size
1,306 Sq Ft
% Renters
87%
Average Household Income
$137,031
% of College Grads
58.1%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,888 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
84.9%
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John Ericsson Middle School 126 is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 14 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 226 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. John Ericsson Middle School 126 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,472,347. Discover additional schools in the area, like Automotive High School, East Williamsburg Scholars Academy, High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near John Ericsson Middle School 126.