M.S. 51 William Alexander | NYC School Finder

About this school

Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.

Students enjoy an inclusive and engaging, learning environment, supported by experienced faculty. We provide our students with an honors program, including Algebra, Biology, U.S. History & Government & English regents in grade 8. Our program offers a three-year, in-depth study of drama, instrumental music, dance chorus, art or photography. Students can study Chinese, French or Spanish over the city's first three year Advanced Placement Language and Culture course, preparing them for the High School Proficiency exam. Social-emotional supports include three guidance counselors and two social workers, and our after school enrichment and leadership programs. The MS51 student government consists of class mayors, a school president, vice-president and congress. Our social emotional, academic and artistic programs prepare our students for the best high schools in NYC! Over 85% of our 8th graders are matched to one of their top choices. Parents have a strong voice in the School Leadership Team and Parent Association, fundraising and volunteering opportunities. Our captive lunch allows student to use the outdoor campus to recharge. Our students also enjoy overnight trips, field trips, and community service opportunities. Students from low-income households, students in temporary housing and English Language Learners (ELLs) have an admissions priority for 52%of seats at this schools. Diversity in Admissions (DIA): Priority to applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch, students in temporary housing and English Language Learners for 52% of seats.

Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.

Student demographics

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.

White

26%

Black

Hispanic

32%

Asian

27%

Academic measures

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.

ELA proficiency: 70%2025 NY State tests
Math proficiency: 64%2025 NY State tests
Student attendance: 94%September 2024-June 2025

Sources and data dates

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About this school

Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.

Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.

Student demographics

White

26%

Black

Hispanic

32%

Asian

27%

Sources and data dates

School listing

NYC School Search · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.

Stored rating

GreatSchools Summary Rating · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · GreatSchools-owned stored rating; measurement period undisclosed. Not an independently verified or current-year score.

Enrollment

NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.

School description

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