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JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
BROOKLYN, New York · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,780
Student:Teacher14.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
1,780
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
82%+24.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 1,780 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11228
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360015102775

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,780
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino19.1%
Black / African American47.9%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native30.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
19.1%
Black
47.9%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
1.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)