Serving 1,724 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 259 William Mckinley ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,724 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 259 William Mckinley is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 259 William Mckinley?
1,724 students attend Junior High School 259 William Mckinley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Junior High School 259 William Mckinley students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 259 William Mckinley?
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 259 William Mckinley offer ?
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 259 William Mckinley part of?
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 259 William Mckinley located?
Junior High School 259 William Mckinley is located in the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Dyker Heights.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,724 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
