JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126

www.ms126magnet.org

157 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John Ericsson Middle School 126 (J.H.S. 126), located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive middle school education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and critical thinking skills in preparation for high school.

In addition to its core curriculum, J.H.S. 126 offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. The school actively works to build partnerships with families and the surrounding Brooklyn community to enhance the learning experience. By focusing on both student achievement and character building, John Ericsson Middle School 126 aims to create a well-rounded educational foundation for its diverse student body.

157

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN ERICSSON MIDDLE SCHOOL 126
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	81
Black	51
Asian	5
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
81 (51.6%)
Black
51 (32.5%)
White
16 (10.2%)
Asian
5 (3.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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 #14
Phone:	(718)782-2527
Website:	http://www.ms126magnet.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 43

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 66

Ungraded 2