MS 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #15 · Grades 6-8
179th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
MS 51 William Alexander ranking
SchoolRow ranks MS 51 William Alexander 179th 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 77% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
MS 51 William Alexander test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
MS 51 William Alexander students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 963 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.1% | 34.3% | ▲ 15.2 pts | |
| Asian | 13.0% | 27.3% | ▲ 14.3 pts | |
| White | 53.1% | 24.4% | ▼ 28.7 pts | |
| Black | 13.9% | 8.2% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 5.1% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near MS 51 William Alexander
Typical home value $1.48M in zip 11215 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near MS 51 William Alexander
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3MS 266 Park Place Community Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.6 mi away600th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 7JHS 88 Peter RougetNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.8 mi away276th of 781
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 10New Voices School of Academic and Creative ArtsNew York City Geographic District #15 · 0.8 mi away41st of 781
ELA 85% · Math 87% - 2IS 340New York City Geographic District #17 · 0.8 mi away657th of 781
ELA 46% · Math 26% - 9Math and Science Exploratory School (The)New York City Geographic District #15 · 0.8 mi away123rd of 781
ELA 74% · Math 77% - 10MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for InnovationNew York City Geographic District #15 · 1.1 mi away72nd of 781
ELA 79% · Math 84% - 8Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter SchoolBrooklyn Urban Garden Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter163rd of 781
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 4Elijah Stroud Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #17 · 1.2 mi away536th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MS 51 William Alexander in?
MS 51 William Alexander is part of the New York City Geographic District #15 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is MS 51 William Alexander a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 51 William Alexander 179th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of MS 51 William Alexander?
Hispanic 34%, Asian 27%, White 24%, Black 8% (963 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 51 William Alexander cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11215 is $1.48M 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.