Public School Review - Established 2003

Junior High School 259 William Mckinley vs. Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187

Should you attend Junior High School 259 William Mckinley or Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227 Notice: Undefined variable: sports_str in /home/psrtest/public_html/include/srn_lib/psr/view/PopularComparisionTableView.inc.php on line 1227

School Overview

School
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley
7305 Ft Hamilton Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11228
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187
1171 65th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Junior High School 259 William Mckinley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,724 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 259 William Mckinley ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,724 students
929 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187.
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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

#521 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in NY)
93%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Junior High School 259 William Mckinley by grade.
This chart displays the students of Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187 by grade.
Grade 6 Students
591
333
Grade 7 Students
617
289
Grade 8 Students
514
273
Ungraded Students
2
34

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
53%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
22%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 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
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 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
77%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 259 William Mckinley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 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 Christa Mcauliffe School /is 187, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE