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MS 246 Walt Whitman

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #17

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About MS 246 Walt Whitman

MS 246 Walt Whitman serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Brooklyn, New York. It reported 357 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. With about 29.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.1 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District #17 runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 812 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County.

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School facts

Address	72 Veronica Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone	(718) 282-5230
School district	New York City Geographic District #17
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	357
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.4
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360009502760). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

PS 399 Stanley Eugene ClarkePublic · Grades K to 5Brooklyn · 0.1 mi Norma Adams Clemons AcademyPublic · Grades PreK to 5Brooklyn · 0.2 mi Success Academy Charter School-FlatbushCharter · Grades K to 4Brooklyn · 0.2 mi Acad for College Prep and Career ExpPublic · Grades 6 to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi High School for Youth and Community Development at ErasmusPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi High School for Service and Learning at ErasmusPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Science Technology & Research Early CollegePublic · Grades 6 to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi Academy of Hospitality and TourismPublic · Grades 9 to 12Brooklyn · 0.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does MS 246 Walt Whitman serve?

MS 246 Walt Whitman serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend MS 246 Walt Whitman?

MS 246 Walt Whitman reported 357 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 246 Walt Whitman?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 357 students and 29.4 teachers in federal data.

Is MS 246 Walt Whitman a public or charter school?

MS 246 Walt Whitman is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is MS 246 Walt Whitman in?

MS 246 Walt Whitman is part of New York City Geographic District #17. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-17/

Where is MS 246 Walt Whitman located?

MS 246 Walt Whitman is at 72 Veronica Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11226. The phone number is (718) 282-5230.

How many other schools are near MS 246 Walt Whitman?

There are 812 other schools within 5 miles of MS 246 Walt Whitman in our directory.