John Ericsson Middle School 126

John Ericsson Middle School 126 offers dozens of effective and excellent teachers and staff.

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John Ericsson Middle School 126

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

424 Leonard St, Brooklyn, NY

Williamsburg Neighborhood

New York City Geographic District No. 14

226 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Maria Ortega

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Math Proficiency
12%

Reading Proficiency
34%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

34%

Math Proficiency

12%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

15.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

4.0 parent

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...

1.0 other

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...

5.0 parent

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

5.0 parent

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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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 students 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 $1,445,324. 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.

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