Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 14 Shell Bank ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank's student population of 469 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
469 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower all students academically and socially
School Rankings
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 14 Shell Bank is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3045 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
22%
31%
Black
26%
15%
White
34%
39%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 14 Shell Bank's ranking?
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank is ranked #3045 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 14 Shell Bank often compared to?
Junior High School 14 Shell Bankis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 98 Bay Academy, P.s. 771 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 14 Shell Bank?
469 students attend Junior High School 14 Shell Bank.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Junior High School 14 Shell Bank students are White, 26% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 14 Shell Bank?
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 14 Shell Bank offer ?
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 14 Shell Bank part of?
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 14 Shell Bank located?
Junior High School 14 Shell Bank is located in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 9 other public schools located in Sheepshead Bay.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
my daughter is in the honor roll class and in 6th grade she is doing grata except math is 75. the teachers are great. she is in a cig program again next term
5 10/10/2025
This school deserves to be looked at. Parents do your research and check it out. Best in the district for educating the whole child. Caring, safe , environment. Small classes, choices for clubs, opportunity for sports, character education, and students to go to choice high schools after graduation- mine went to Leon Goldstein, and some others are going to Laguardia and Tech. If you rule it out based on rumors or non researched based websites, your child loses .
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