Serving 1,081 students in grades 6-8, Ms 51 William Alexander ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ms 51 William Alexander ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ms 51 William Alexander's student population of 1,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,081 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ms 51 William Alexander ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ms 51 William Alexander is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ms 51 William Alexander's ranking?
Ms 51 William Alexander is ranked #657 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ms 51 William Alexander often compared to?
Ms 51 William Alexanderis often viewed alongside schools like Math And Science Exploratory School, New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ms 51 William Alexander?
1,081 students attend Ms 51 William Alexander.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ms 51 William Alexander students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms 51 William Alexander?
Ms 51 William Alexander has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ms 51 William Alexander offer ?
Ms 51 William Alexander offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ms 51 William Alexander part of?
Ms 51 William Alexander is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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