At a glance
Reported students
1,327
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
110.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
742
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow: 1,327 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 227 Edward B Shallow
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 48 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #20. NCES reports 1,327 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, above 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 Asian (46.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (38.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 227 Edward B Shallow
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.03 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
- 88.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.8%
- Hispanic38.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian46.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 #20
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
JHS 220 John J Pershing
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,257 reported students
Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,518 reported students
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187
Middle · Grades 06–08
949 reported students
JHS 259 William McKinley
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,780 reported students
JHS 62 Ditmas
Middle · Grades 06–08
857 reported students
JHS 223 Montauk (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Public schools near JHS 227 Edward B Shallow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 949 | 0.6 mi |
| Madeleine Brennan School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,518 | 0.9 mi |
| JHS 259 William McKinley Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,780 | 1.1 mi |
| IS 96 Seth Low Middle · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–08 | 851 | 1.1 mi |
| JHS 223 Montauk (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 625 | 1.1 mi |
| JHS 220 John J Pershing Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,257 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 227 Edward B Shallow
What grades does JHS 227 Edward B Shallow serve?
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #20.
How many students attend JHS 227 Edward B Shallow?
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow reported 1,327 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 227 Edward B Shallow?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 1,327 students and 110.03 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 227 Edward B Shallow a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #20 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of JHS 227 Edward B Shallow students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.8% 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 227 Edward B Shallow in?
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow is part of New York City Geographic District #20, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 48 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JHS 227 Edward B Shallow?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 (0.6 mi), Madeleine Brennan School (The) (0.9 mi), JHS 259 William McKinley (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.