At a glance
Reported students
388
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
45.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
389
JHS 50 John D Wells: 388 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
8.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 50 John D Wells
JHS 50 John D Wells is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 38 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #14. NCES reports 388 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.4%) and Black (21.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 50 John D Wells
- 1How do the reported 8.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.6%
- Hispanic62.4%
- Black21.6%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #14
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Conselyea Preparatory School
Middle · Grades 06–08
366 reported students
MS 582
Middle · Grades 06–08
332 reported students
John Ericsson Middle School 126
Middle · Grades 06–08
157 reported students
IS 318 Eugenio Maria de Hostos
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,028 reported students
PS 380 John Wayne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath and Science Academy (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
377 reported students
Public schools near JHS 50 John D Wells
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School NYC Middle · Charter · Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School NYC | 05–08 | 250 | 0.4 mi |
| Conselyea Preparatory School Middle · New York City Geographic District #14 | 06–08 | 366 | 0.8 mi |
| John Ericsson Middle School 126 Middle · New York City Geographic District #14 | 06–08 | 157 | 0.8 mi |
| IS 318 Eugenio Maria de Hostos Middle · New York City Geographic District #14 | 06–08 | 1,028 | 0.9 mi |
| MS 582 Middle · New York City Geographic District #14 | 06–08 | 332 | 1.1 mi |
| Fort Green Preparatory Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 228 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 50 John D Wells
What grades does JHS 50 John D Wells serve?
JHS 50 John D Wells reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #14.
How many students attend JHS 50 John D Wells?
JHS 50 John D Wells reported 388 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 50 John D Wells?
The calculated ratio is 8.5:1, based on 388 students and 45.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is JHS 50 John D Wells a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 50 John D Wells is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #14 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of JHS 50 John D Wells students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is JHS 50 John D Wells in?
JHS 50 John D Wells is part of New York City Geographic District #14, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JHS 50 John D Wells?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School NYC (0.4 mi), Conselyea Preparatory School (0.8 mi), John Ericsson Middle School 126 (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.