IS 211 JOHN WILSON

188 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

I.S. 211 John Wilson, located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a public middle school within the New York City Department of Education, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. The faculty focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects, while encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Beyond its academic program, I.S. 211 places a strong value on community involvement and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the unique talents and interests of its diverse student body. By promoting a culture of respect and accountability, I.S. 211 strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop the character traits necessary for success in their future educational and personal endeavors.

188

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 211 JOHN WILSON
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	24
Black	138
Asian	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
138 (73.4%)
Hispanic
24 (12.8%)
White
17 (9.0%)
Asian
3 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.6%)
American Indian
2 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Phone:	(718)251-4411
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 70

Ungraded 13