Ms 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn, NY
English language arts
924 tested · 94% of students71% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 61% did.
- Level 437%
- Level 335%
- Level 219%
- Level 110%
Math
920 tested · 94% of students70% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 72% did.
- Level 430%
- Level 333%
- Level 217%
- Level 113%
Science
287 tested · 91% of students83% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 79% did.
- Level 442%
- Level 325%
- Level 29%
- Level 18%
Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled | 1,026 | 963 |
| Assault | 1 | 0 |
| Weapons possession | 1 | 0 |
| Harassment, bullying, discrimination | 44 | 27 |
| Cyberbullying | 6 | 6 |
| False alarm | 1 | 2 |
| Drugs | 3 | 1 |
| Alcohol | 0 | 1 |
| Other threats | 3 | 1 |
None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, bomb threat.
2025-26 Admissions Cycle
William Alexander Middle School (M.S. 51)
Apps/Seat
2.0
Applicants
455
Seats
303
Students with Disabilities
Apps/Seat
1.0
Applicants
67
Seats
93
2025-2026 school year
The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.
- Yellow bus to designated stopsStop-to-school service for general-education students.
- Door-to-door serviceCurb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
- Student MetroCards or OMNY cardsPublic-transit fare for students who qualify.
- Mid-day serviceTransportation during the school day.
- After-school transportationService for late-day and after-school programs.
Location
City, Large
Enrollment
963 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Updated 4mo ago
Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC, World Languages (Middle School),
Algebra I, American Sign Language, Art, Band,
Book Club, Chess, Comic Book Club, Cooking,
NCES ID 360009202226
- District
- New York City Geographic District #15
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 963 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
Sources
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- New York State Assessments (School Report Card) · New York State Education Department · 2024–25
- New York School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC) · New York State Education Department · 2022–23, 2023–24