Serving 357 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 246 Walt Whitman 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 246 Walt Whitman serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman 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 Middle School 246 Walt Whitman is 0.51, which is less 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
#3535 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 246 Walt Whitman's ranking?
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman is ranked #3535 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 246 Walt Whitman often compared to?
Middle School 246 Walt Whitmanis often viewed alongside schools like Parkside Preparatory Academy, AcademyFor College Prep And Career Exp by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 246 Walt Whitman?
357 students attend Middle School 246 Walt Whitman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Middle School 246 Walt Whitman students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 246 Walt Whitman?
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 246 Walt Whitman offer ?
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 246 Walt Whitman part of?
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 246 Walt Whitman located?
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman is located in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Flatbush.
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