JHS 259 William Mckinley
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #20 · Grades 6-8
112th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 86%▼ Declining
JHS 259 William Mckinley ranking
SchoolRow ranks JHS 259 William Mckinley 112th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — declining.
JHS 259 William Mckinley test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
JHS 259 William Mckinley students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,724 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 39.3% | 52.7% | ▲ 13.4 pts | |
| White | 31.4% | 22.3% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.4% | 22.2% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near JHS 259 William Mckinley
Typical home value $1.20M in zip 11228 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near JHS 259 William Mckinley
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Madeleine Brennan School (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.5 mi away63rd of 781
ELA 80% · Math 85% - 10Christa Mcauliffe School (The) /Is 187New York City Geographic District #20 · 0.6 mi away7th of 781
ELA 94% · Math 96% - 6JHS 227 Edward B ShallowNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.1 mi away331st of 781
ELA 55% · Math 60% - 7MS 936 Arts Off 3RdNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.2 mi away268th of 781
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 8JHS 220 John J PershingNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.2 mi away194th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 80% - 2IS 136 Charles O DeweyNew York City Geographic District #15 · 1.8 mi away699th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 27% - 3Sunset Park PrepNew York City Geographic District #15 · 1.8 mi away580th of 781
ELA 39% · Math 42% - 6JHS 223 Montauk (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 1.8 mi away318th of 781
ELA 54% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is JHS 259 William Mckinley in?
JHS 259 William Mckinley is part of the New York City Geographic District #20 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is JHS 259 William Mckinley a good school?
SchoolRow ranks JHS 259 William Mckinley 112th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of JHS 259 William Mckinley?
Asian 53%, White 22%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 2% (1,724 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near JHS 259 William Mckinley cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11228 is $1.20M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.