Serving 320 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is 0.37, 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 is Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell's ranking?
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is ranked #2899 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
320 students attend Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell?
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell offer ?
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell part of?
In what neighborhood is Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell located?
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is located in the Little Caribbean neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Little Caribbean.
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The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 320 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
