Garden City Middle School vs MS 51 William Alexander
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
MS 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students
| Measure | Garden City Middle School Garden City, New York | MS 51 William Alexander Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #24 of 785 | #141 of 785 |
| National rank | #164 of 15,369 | #1897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,034 | 1,038 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 1,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 83% |
| city | Garden City | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 77.6).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 83%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 74%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •MS 51 William Alexander is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 1,034.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garden City Middle School better than MS 51 William Alexander?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Middle School ranks higher (92.0 vs 77.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garden City Middle School and MS 51 William Alexander?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Middle School: 1,034. MS 51 William Alexander: 1,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Middle School and MS 51 William Alexander rank in New York?
Garden City Middle School is 24th of 785 and MS 51 William Alexander is 141st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).