Ms 51 William Alexander School in Brooklyn, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 97
- Address
- 350 5TH AVE
Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Telephone
- (718) 369-7603
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- City-data.com school rating
- 97
- Students
- 1,127
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 67.1
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 244
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 23
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 321 WILLIAM PENN (0.3 miles): | 98 |
PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW (0.3 miles): | 97 |
Ms 51 William Alexander School: | 97 |
PS 133 WILLIAM A BUTLER (0.6 miles): | 66 |
PS 124 SILAS B DUTCHER (0.5 miles): | 60 |
JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW (0.3 miles): | 50 |
PS 282 PARK SLOPE (0.5 miles): | 50 |
PARK SLOPE COLLEGIATE (0.3 miles): | 45 |
SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR JOURNALISM (0.3 miles): | 24 |
Ms 51 William Alexander School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
Kings County: | 40 |
Brooklyn: | 40 |
Ms 51 William Alexander School: | 97 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,127
Enrollment in 2015: 1,124
Enrollment in 2014: 1,116
Enrollment in 2013: 1,069
Enrollment in 2012: 1,074
Enrollment in 2011: 1,081
Enrollment in 2010: 1,072
Enrollment in 2009: 1,013
Enrollment in 2008: 985
Enrollment in 2007: 993
Enrollment in 2006: 996
Enrollment in 2015: 1,124
Enrollment in 2014: 1,116
Enrollment in 2013: 1,069
Enrollment in 2012: 1,074
Enrollment in 2011: 1,081
Enrollment in 2010: 1,072
Enrollment in 2009: 1,013
Enrollment in 2008: 985
Enrollment in 2007: 993
Enrollment in 2006: 996
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | G06 | G07 | G08 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 374 | 374 | 375 | 4 | 1,127 |
Female students | 217 | 196 | 213 | 1 | 627 |
Male students | 157 | 178 | 162 | 3 | 500 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Asian students | 55 | 41 | 42 | 1 | 139 |
Hispanic students | 84 | 54 | 68 | 2 | 208 |
Black students | 34 | 23 | 54 | 1 | 112 |
White students | 186 | 245 | 210 | - | 641 |
Two or More Races students | 15 | 10 | 1 | - | 26 |
Enrollment by grade:
6th grade enrollment: 374
7th grade enrollment: 374
8th grade enrollment: 375
Ungraded enrollment: 4
7th grade enrollment: 374
8th grade enrollment: 375
Ungraded enrollment: 4
Ms 51 William Alexander School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 627 (55.6%)
Here: | 55.6% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 500 (44.4%)
School: | 44.4% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ms 51 William Alexander School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 1 (0.1%)
Here: | 0.1% |
New York: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 139 (12.3%)
Ms 51 William Alexander School: | 12.3% |
State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 208 (18.5%)
Here: | 18.5% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 112 (9.9%)
Ms 51 William Alexander School: | 9.9% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 641 (56.9%)
Here: | 56.9% |
State: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 26 (2.3%)
School: | 2.3% |
New York: | 2.9% |
Ms 51 William Alexander School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 267 (23.7%)
Here: | 23.7% |
New York: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 244 (21.7%)
School: | 21.7% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 23 (2.0%)
Ms 51 William Alexander School: | 2.0% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ms 51 William Alexander School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Grade 8 English: 32
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 33
- Grade 8 Science: 33
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 32
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 67.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 15
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 42
Total number of classes taught: 267
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 57
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Ms 51 William Alexander School: | 16.8 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 42
Total number of classes taught: 267
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 57
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 8
Ms 51 William Alexander School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 350
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 338
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 63%
Math students tested with valid scores: 352
Computed mean of student Math scores: 347
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 6%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 72%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 348
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 345
Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 26%
Students scoring at Level 4: 61%
Math students tested with valid scores: 348
Computed mean of student Math scores: 343
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 53%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 271
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 342
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 6%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 54%
Math students tested with valid scores: 172
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
Science students tested with valid scores: 13
Computed mean of student Science scores: 36
Students scoring at Level 1: 92%
Students scoring at Level 2: 8%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
- All338
- Males331
- Females345
- Hispanic310
- Asian341
- Black326
- White346
- Multirace351
- IDEA281
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 338
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 82% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 9%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 63%
- All347
- Males344
- Females350
- Hispanic308
- Asian362
- Black328
- White357
- Multirace353
- IDEA272
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 347
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 85% |
State: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 6%
Students scoring at Level 3: 13%
Students scoring at Level 4: 72%
7th Grade:
- All345
- Males339
- Females350
- Hispanic324
- Asian351
- Black318
- White355
- Multirace357
- IDEA287
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 345
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 87% |
New York: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 6%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 26%
Students scoring at Level 4: 61%
- All343
- Males341
- Females344
- Hispanic317
- Asian354
- Black304
- White353
- Multirace358
- IDEA270
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 343
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 85% |
New York: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 7%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 53%
8th Grade:
- All342
- Males334
- Females350
- Hispanic305
- Asian355
- Black341
- White348
- Multirace342
- IDEA290
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 342
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 89% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 4%
Students scoring at Level 2: 6%
Students scoring at Level 3: 35%
Students scoring at Level 4: 54%
- All319
- Males313
- Females324
- Hispanic286
- Asian321
- Black319
- White327
- Multirace328
- IDEA270
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 319
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 59% |
New York: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%
Science students tested with valid scores: 13
Computed mean of student Science scores: 36
Students scoring at Level 1: 92%
Students scoring at Level 2: 8%
Students scoring at Level 3: 0%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Regents Examination:
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Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Ms 51 William Alexander School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 130
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 15 (12%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 115 (88%)
- All100%
- Males100%
- Females100%
- Hispanic100%
- Asian100%
- White100%
Scoring 55 and above
(Integrated Algebra)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 15 (12%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 115 (88%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 100% |
State: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Ms 51 William Alexander School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 36%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 27%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 27%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 40%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 6
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 83%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Students tested with valid scores: 11
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 54% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 36%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 27%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 27%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 5
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 40% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 40%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 40%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
8th Grade:
- All83%
- Hispanic83%
- IDEA83%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 83% |
State: | 67% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 17%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 83%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 0%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 350
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 183
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 2,135
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 2,136
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 91%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107
- All192
- Males188
- Females196
- Hispanic150
- Asian198
- White199
- IDEA140
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 350
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 192 |
State: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All174
- Males167
- Females180
- Hispanic121
- Asian188
- Black140
- White189
- Multirace189
- IDEA66
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 2,135
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%
Performance Index (PI): | 174 |
New York: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All180
- Males171
- Females187
- Hispanic133
- Asian190
- Black163
- White192
- Multirace196
- IDEA86
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: No
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 2,136
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 91%
Performance Index (PI): | 180 |
New York: | 113 |
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