MS 51 William Alexander vs North Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 51 William Alexander
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,038 students
North Middle School
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,051 students
| Measure | MS 51 William Alexander Brooklyn, New York | North Middle School Brentwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #141 of 785 | #668 of 785 |
| National rank | #1897 of 15,369 | #12640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,038 | 1,051 |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | 1,051 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 29% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brentwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 51 William Alexander scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 26.2).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on math proficiency (83% vs 29%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 20%).
- •MS 51 William Alexander does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 85.2%).
- •North Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.2).
- •North Middle School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 1,038.
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 51 William Alexander better than North Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), MS 51 William Alexander ranks higher (77.6 vs 26.2 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 51 William Alexander and North Middle School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brentwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 51 William Alexander: 1,038. North Middle School: 1,051. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 51 William Alexander and North Middle School rank in New York?
MS 51 William Alexander is 141st of 785 and North Middle School is 668th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).