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MS 51 William Alexander

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #15

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About MS 51 William Alexander

MS 51 William Alexander is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6 through 8. It reported 1,038 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (73.3 teachers in all). It is one of 51 schools in New York City Geographic District #15. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Kings County. Families comparing options will find 830 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	350 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone	(718) 369-7603
School district	New York City Geographic District #15
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,038
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	73.3
Students per teacher	14.2
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 360009202226). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does MS 51 William Alexander serve?

MS 51 William Alexander serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend MS 51 William Alexander?

MS 51 William Alexander reported 1,038 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 51 William Alexander?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,038 students and 73.3 teachers in federal data.

Is MS 51 William Alexander a public or charter school?

MS 51 William Alexander is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is MS 51 William Alexander in?

MS 51 William Alexander is part of New York City Geographic District #15. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-15/

Where is MS 51 William Alexander located?

MS 51 William Alexander is at 350 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215. The phone number is (718) 369-7603.

How many other schools are near MS 51 William Alexander?

There are 830 other schools within 5 miles of MS 51 William Alexander in our directory.