Is J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells a good school?

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells has an overall score of 85/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 66% proficiency in ELA and 71% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells serve?

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells serves students in grades 6-8 with approximately 503 students enrolled.

How do you apply to J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells?

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells offer?

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells offers a Dual Language program.

Where is J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells located?

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells is located at 183 South 3 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 in District 14.

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells rated 85/100 in Brooklyn, District 14. ELA proficiency: 66%. Math proficiency: 71%. 503 students enrolled in grades 6-8. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 14K050
District: 14
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: 6-8
Enrollment: 503
Overall score: 85/100
ELA proficiency: 66%
Math proficiency: 71%
Address: 183 South 3 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses367

Response rate91%

Published topics8 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Leadership is among the highest published topics (100/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (98/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 99 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 99 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 100 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	Not reported	Not reported
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	99	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	99	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	100	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	99	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	98	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 14K050

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K–12 survey · 2026

Student experience

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells

New 2026 baseline: the student questionnaire changed substantially. Do not compare these scores with previous years.

Responses341

Response rate84%

Published topics11 / 11

A starting point for your school visit

Safety is among the highest published topics (86/100). Academic Press sits lower (62/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Safety: 86 / 100
Student-Teacher Trust: 80 / 100
Personal Attention and Support: 72 / 100

All 11 topics and source details

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	62	0–69 · Lower end
Course Clarity	70	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	72	70–89 · Middle band
Guidance	77	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	72	70–89 · Middle band
Personal Attention and Support	72	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	76	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	86	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	65	0–69 · Lower end
Social-Emotional	64	0–69 · Lower end
Student-Teacher Trust	80	70–89 · Middle band

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses43

Response rate93%

Published topics21 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents is among the highest published topics (100/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (60/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 98 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 96 / 100
Academic Press: 93 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

J.H.S. 050 John D. Wells · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	93	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	84	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	91	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	97	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	97	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	90	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	96	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	60	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	95	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	91	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	79	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	Not reported	Not reported
School Commitment	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	85	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	95	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Principal Trust	99	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 14K050

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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