Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow

6500 16th Avenue

School District

New York City Geographic District #20
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for New York City Geographic District #20

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 13, 2022

i was terrible.I got bullied and there was voilence in the bathrooms
Submitted by other on September 30, 2022

It have a long lasting impact that is negative bc I can’t take earth science right now. The told me if I took it in middle school I would have earth science. In addition there is no band even though they say it. To add to that i don't have Spanish class i have to TEACH myself Spanish. Indeed they don’t even gave me an award even though I deserve it and there are also bullies that never get caught. Well this school is better the school in the developing or (3th world country) should I say. To add to that the teachers were fine thats the possible part.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2021

This school is really amazing. I am in this school and the teachers are really nice. They would tell us we would get a test and what it is about. That prepares us for the test. Absolutely love it.
Submitted by student on August 26, 2019

I rate it a 100 and will always do , this school is great, The teachers are great even though when I was there I had teachers who I didn’t like , But oh well who doesn’t, If I had to go back and experience middle school I will always choose Edward B. Shallow. I’m now in high school and I miss it!!!
Submitted by student on February 07, 2019

10/10, this school was amazing :) I don’t regret my 3 years at this school. Made MANY friends and the teachers that taught me were just amazing (especially the 7th grade teachers I had). Everyone’s really friendly in the school and you make friends very easily. Thanks to this school, I’ve built confidence in myself and learned to accept myself for who I am.
Submitted by student on January 16, 2019

8.9/10 I really like the trips and most of the teachers.
Submitted by student on November 19, 2015

awesome school, keeps me interested in school, teachers and students are awesome, i love this school so much.
Submitted by other on November 15, 2015

This school is fine but some of teachers are pretty strict and mean. They should be more nicer. Also they give out to much homework and they also have homework on Fridays. School should give out homework but to much homework can stress some kids out. Also with tests,they should tell them what type of test they need to study not like a test and the teacher didn't tell you what to study about just say there will be a test tomorrow.
Submitted by other on March 11, 2015

Best school ever....I am a student at this school and although there is a bit of bullying this school is an immaculate and big school. The teachers at this school are great especially my favorite teacher on of the 7th grade ELA teachers she is an amazing teacher and I encourage many students to enroll into this school and help us build a better tomorrow today.
Submitted by other on May 23, 2014

i will he graduating from this school this year i love it here and im oing to miss all my teachers i would rate this school a 7 out of ten
Submitted by teacher on August 03, 2013

School nice I like but boring a bit no i teach here in mahtematics and kids are naghty but i still like skool a lot
Submitted by other on June 30, 2013

Edward B. Shallow is the best school in district 20. Don't ltake verbatim in the poor reviews, many of them are inaccurate. As a former student, I found that many of the teachers are caring and supportive. When I had a problem, many of the teachers were willing to talk with me privately. When a classmate of mine had an issue, Principal Dr.Champion talked with her. The curriculum of the school is the standard NYC mandated one; and most students who fall behind get the help needed. Many of the students from the sp/ honor classes make it into specialized high schools(Stuy for me!). Many of the students are kept fit thanks to having Phys.Ed 3 times a week. Though, I do have to admit that this school is lacking in the arts; that is changing, though. Recently, a school newspaper has been introduced and a band is being formed(through the arduous efforts of Ms.P) There are some squirmishes amongst the students, but its average. Some kids may seem rude, but you have to get to know them. Are there fights? Maybe, after school and sometimes in the lunchroom.3 years ago, I wouldn't recommend this school. Over 3 yeas I've seen this school improve (smart boards, newspaper, talent show ipads etc
Submitted by other on June 08, 2013

Please do not send your child to this school. Many of the students are rude, disrespectful, and immature. If you are Asian American, you will be called 'chino' and berated in other racist ways. There are sometimes when you will be assaulted by a random student for no reason. There are students that are willing to work hard, but they are overshadowed by those who do bad. The school also has limited course offerings with only 1 Spanish teacher, 1 art teacher (per grade) and only 2 music teachers. There's no band or any extracurriculars. Though, I agree that most teachers are decent. If you get in this school please try to transfer out. I'm currently in a Specialized High School and I regret spending a horrible 3 years at Shallow.
Submitted by other on May 21, 2013

this skool is good i go there. I'm in class 802 and i think it good. u get to go ahead 1 year and take regent. got in2 Btech. ty shallow
Submitted by other on May 19, 2013

I go to this school and I absolutely love it. The teachers are great and the students in the 6th, 7th, 8th grades are respectful. Parents or students who say this school is bad has never been there. They hear rumours. There are barley fights in this school. So whoever says this school is bad, they are hating. It makes me go rage mode when you "parents" say it's a bad school.
Submitted by other on April 25, 2013

Whoever wrote "this school is by far the worst school ive been to in my entire life.", I really want to meet you. I also go to EBS, I came 2 months ago from a Private School. I absoulutely hate this school. Most of the teachers are decent, but the kids! They have NO manners, NO respect for anyone! Its filled with a bunch of kids raised in "ghetto" families. They're also SO mean! And, the 7th grade dean, Ms. Silver, doesn't care about anything that goes on in school. Such as bullying. She says to "toughen up". Maybe the person that wrote the review that I mentioned can at least be friends and get along. :/
Submitted by other on December 19, 2012

this school is by far the worst school ive been to in my entire life. i am a child and i dont learn very well or quickly i dont deserve to have to go home and cry and be yelled at by certain teachers. this school also has no talents to choose from at all. ive been going there 2 months and already some kids tried to jump me. the teacher are horrible the school itself is horrible, the security is very bad. this cool is no where near one of the best schools, and i will never ever recommand for you to send your child there.
Submitted by parent on October 24, 2012

My daughter absolutely loves this school, she has 100% attendance because she loves it so much she doesnt want to be absent. The teachers are very nice.
Submitted by other on October 13, 2012

my child goes to this school its not bad after all its not a bad school because teachers help your child and do stuff with your child
Submitted by parent on June 19, 2012

I just wrote the last article. I just want to say one thing i know that you cant believe everything you read but as a parent and my experience with this school the ACTIONS show for itself... i believe all the articles parents are posting had to learn the hard way please dont do the same no child should go threw this..