MS 51 William Alexander vs Ps 39 Henry Bristow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 412 m 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
Ps 39 Henry Bristow
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | MS 51 William Alexander Brooklyn, New York | Ps 39 Henry Bristow Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #141 of 785 | #59 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1897 of 15,369 | #402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,038 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 15.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.1 vs 77.6).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.3% vs 60.2%).
- •Ps 39 Henry Bristow does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.2).
- •MS 51 William Alexander is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 365.
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 Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 39 Henry Bristow ranks higher (92.1 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 MS 51 William Alexander and Ps 39 Henry Bristow?
About 412 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 51 William Alexander: 1,038. Ps 39 Henry Bristow: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 51 William Alexander and Ps 39 Henry Bristow rank in New York?
MS 51 William Alexander is 141st of 785 and Ps 39 Henry Bristow is 59th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).