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Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell

400 Empire Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 361 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 9:1 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell's student population of 361 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.30, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2899 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
83%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
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?
361 students attend Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 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 9:1, 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?
Middle School 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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