I am a 6th grader that goes to the school. I love the school more then i love my heart. The staff i like family to me. The academics in the school is excellent. The teachers never give up on u.
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Posted by a student on 10/14/09
im am curretly atteding this school i love it soo much im in the 7th grade we get to go out for lucnh to show our responsability and how macure we can be i luv this schol ad my friends it it the talent program is utstandung espically dance i love our teacher i love the teacher at this school they make
... Read more learning fun and not that it isnt but its a charm they have they are always open to helping a child i need.they want yo to take thier advie and help.they make sure every kid suceeds and that they understand the lesson well theres no room for slacking!!love it :] Read less
Posted by a student on 02/24/09
Being at MS51 was one of the best experiences I have ever had. I was in this school for all 3 years, and I was in the chorus program, and a part of the Middle School 51 show choir, which was a second family for me for those years. Our performances were of excellent quality, and it was such a wonderful
... Read more experience to be a part of something bigger than myself, and I will carry that on with me for the rest of my life. I had first rate teachers in each grade, and I try to go back and visit the school, so I can say hi to all of them. Many people consider junior high to be a nasty time in their lives, and I am so glad I went to 51, so that my middle school time was not like that. It was so wonderful. Thank you 51! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/18/09
I was in this school since the 6th grade. It is a very good school. The teachers teach with passion and make sure each student gets the curriculum. And also the talent programs are fun and exciting, especially drama. I will be very sad to leave this june 2009
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Posted by a student on 11/13/08
i go to this school as an eigth grader and i absolutley love itt its the best school because it has a great curriculum and alot of freedom but there is no time to slack off ...kids at ms.51 have a great time and are hard worker and the teacher have very high standards but the make u feel very confident.i
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Posted by a student on 10/22/08
The curriculum and standards for behavior were excellent but the amount of homework assigned was outrageous and did not allow for any downtime whatsoever. The arts programs were wonderful and I would consider this a great school for anyone wishing the best of both academics and art. They don't slack
... Read more on either. Their Drama program was especially inspiring and I am eternally grateful to Mr Mac for providing my daughter with the tools and confidence to be an accomplished actor. I would recommend this school for it's academic and artistic excellence but only for those students able to work at a fast pace, otherwise it allows no time for a social life or sleep. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
i graduated from this school a few years ago and i absolutely looooooove it. I was in the chorus and i stilll go back for the performances as an usher. The friends i made are my friends to this day and the teachers i had were the best of my educational experience.I cherish all the moments i had in that
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Posted by a other on 12/02/07
I graduated last year. And I think that the academics are just alright. I really enjoyed the drama program there ad mr.Mceneny is an extremly talented drama teacher. However the social situation in ms 51 was disgusting.
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Posted by a former student on 04/09/07
My daughter is an enthusiastic 7th grader at MS 51 in Brooklyn. While she enjoyed elementary school, middle school has been fabulous thus far. Getting into the school a few years ago was quite a process because there were so many children applying to it with so few openings. Despite her grades and stellar
... Read more performance on the standardized tests, I worried that there might not be enough space. Happily, she made it, and also made the chorus and is a member of the show choir (they perform regularly in front of audiences here in New York City and on trips outside.) She has made friends with many wonderful, talented children who challenge themselves academically. Her teachers all seem to enjoy the teaching process. The fact that she was eager to start 7th grade this summer is indication at how great her experience has been thus far. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/06
the aacademics here is wonderful. It is also one of the best art schools.
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* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,014
Students per teacher:
36
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
40
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Brooklyn schools — Jhs 51 William Alexander is located at 350 5th Ave, Brooklyn NY 11215. 350 5th Ave is in the Gowanus neighborhood and 11215 ZIP code in Brooklyn, NY The school district for Jhs 51 William Alexander is the New York City Department Of Education. Jhs 51 William Alexander is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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