MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School vs MS 51 William Alexander
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
75 students
MS 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students
| Measure | MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School Brooklyn, New York | MS 51 William Alexander Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #665 of 785 | #141 of 785 |
| National rank | #12619 of 15,369 | #1897 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 75 | 1,038 |
| Enrollment | 75 | 1,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 83% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 51 William Alexander scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 26.3).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on math proficiency (83% vs 27%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 32%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 88%).
- •MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 14.2).
- •MS 51 William Alexander is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 75.
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 MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School better than MS 51 William Alexander?
On the Success Index (US), MS 51 William Alexander ranks higher (77.6 vs 26.3 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 MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School and MS 51 William Alexander?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School: 75. MS 51 William Alexander: 1,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School and MS 51 William Alexander rank in New York?
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School is 665th of 785 and MS 51 William Alexander is 141st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).