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I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey vs. Middle School 51 William Alexander

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School Overview

School
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey
4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Middle School 51 William Alexander
350 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Middle School 51 William Alexander ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 523 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 963 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 51 William Alexander ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
523 students
963 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middle School 51 William Alexander over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middle School 51 William Alexander.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middle School 51 William Alexander over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middle School 51 William Alexander with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4272 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1137 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Middle School 51 William Alexander, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
9%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 51 William Alexander who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 51 William Alexander who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Middle School 51 William Alexander who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey by grade.
This chart displays the students of Middle School 51 William Alexander by grade.
Grade 6 Students
165
313
Grade 7 Students
184
331
Grade 8 Students
174
319

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middle School 51 William Alexander, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
83%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middle School 51 William Alexander, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middle School 51 William Alexander, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middle School 51 William Alexander, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Middle School 51 William Alexander, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #15 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Middle School 51 William Alexander, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middle School 51 William Alexander, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Middle School 51 William Alexander, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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