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Jhs 62 Ditmas

700 CORTELYOU RD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11218

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 266 of 989 in New York

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jhs 62 Ditmas

700 CORTELYOU RD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11218

Top 25% School in New York

Ranked 266 of 989 in New York

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About Jhs 62 Ditmas

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 58% in Reading.
72
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
858
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 11.77%
Asian 43.94%
Hispanic 30.07%
Black 12.35%
Two+ Races 0.93%
Native Am. 0.82%
White
11.77%
Asian
43.94%
Hispanic
30.07%
Black
12.35%
Two+ Races
0.93%
Native Am.
0.82%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 858
44.29%
380 Female
55.71%
478 Male

Student Population

858 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

368 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jhs 62 Ditmas Contact Information

Address

700 CORTELYOU RD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11218

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Phone

(718) 941-5450

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TOP 266 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jhs 62 Ditmas

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

Jhs 62 Ditmas will administer the Math State Exam on April 28 and 29, 2026 and 8th Grade Science Exam on May 12, 2026. Eligible students will take the scheduled assessments during the school’s spring 2026 testing window. The exams are intended to measure student achievement in required subject areas and will be administered in accordance with the state testing calendar as published. These dates are important planning dates for attendance, instructional planning, and family preparation.

FAQ

Q1. What makes J.H.S. 62 Ditmas worth reviewing?

Ans. J.H.S. 62 Ditmas is a Brooklyn public middle school that offers academics, student support services, and extracurricular opportunities.

Q2. What practical details matter most at J.H.S. 62 Ditmas?

Ans. Families should compare school quality reports, transportation rules, attendance expectations, communication systems, and student program options.

Q3. Which learning opportunities are offered through J.H.S. 62 Ditmas?

Ans. Useful topics include clubs, arts programs, athletics, enrichment activities, leadership roles, and academic support services.

Q4. What services should parents ask about at J.H.S. 62 Ditmas?

Ans. Important areas include counseling, academic intervention, special education supports, multilingual learner services, and after-school programs.

Q5. What gives J.H.S. 62 Ditmas a distinct identity?

Ans. Its Ditmas name connects the campus to one of Brooklyn’s recognizable historic neighborhood names.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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