Maurice Sendak Community School (The) vs MS 51 William Alexander
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maurice Sendak Community School (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
MS 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students
| Measure | Maurice Sendak Community School (The) Brooklyn, New York | MS 51 William Alexander Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #183 of 2,536 | #141 of 785 |
| National rank | #1679 of 50,301 | #1897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 202 | 1,038 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 1,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 77.6).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on math proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Maurice Sendak Community School (The) does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •MS 51 William Alexander is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 202.
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 Maurice Sendak Community School (The) better than MS 51 William Alexander?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice Sendak Community School (The) ranks higher (86.9 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 Maurice Sendak Community School (The) and MS 51 William Alexander?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice Sendak Community School (The): 202. MS 51 William Alexander: 1,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice Sendak Community School (The) and MS 51 William Alexander rank in New York?
Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is 183rd of 2,536 and MS 51 William Alexander is 141st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).