At a glance
Reported students
826
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson: 826 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in South Ozone Park. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 826 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 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (27.4%) and Black (26.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.94 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
- 91.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black26.9%
- Asian22.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native17.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
- Multiracial1.6%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
JHS 202 Robert H Goddard
Middle · Grades 06–08
907 reported students
Hawtree Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
Village Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
305 reported students
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
Middle · Grades 06–08
281 reported students
MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Middle · Grades 06–08
235 reported students
JHS 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,459 reported students
Public schools near JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawtree Creek Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 388 | under 0.1 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 Middle · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 | 05–05 | 168 | 0.6 mi |
| MS 137 America's School of Heroes Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 1,610 | 1.2 mi |
| JHS 202 Robert H Goddard Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 907 | 1.6 mi |
| JHS 210 Elizabeth Blackwell Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 1,459 | 1.7 mi |
| Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 329 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
What grades does JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson serve?
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson?
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson reported 826 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 826 students and 65.94 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 226 Virgil I Grisson a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.5% 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 226 Virgil I Grisson in?
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hawtree Creek Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 (0.6 mi), MS 137 America's School of Heroes (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.