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JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY

7305 FT HAMILTON PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11228

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 15 of 139 in New York

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JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY

7305 FT HAMILTON PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11228

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 15 of 139 in New York

See top schools in Brooklyn

About JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY

Junior High School 259 William McKinley in Brooklyn is one of the best middle schools in New York. It puts a lot of stress on schoolwork, has good support systems for students, and gives them a lot of chances to learn more. There are about 16 students for every teacher at the school. Students can learn at their own pace, stick to a schedule, and work with others. About 75% of students are good at math, and 76% of them are good at reading and writing. This means that they are doing well in school. Families in Brooklyn, New York, who want to find great middle schools like that should look for schools that focus on character development, getting kids ready for school, and a lot of different activities. Junior High School 259 William McKinley is a public school, but people often compare it to the best private middle schools in New York because it has high standards and a supportive learning environment.

Contact Information

Address

7305 FT HAMILTON PKWY, BROOKLYN, NY, 11228

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Phone

(718) 833-1000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 75%
Reading 76%
State average proficiency is 75% in Math and 76% in Reading.
112
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1724
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

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Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

TOP 15 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.33%
Asian 52.73%
Hispanic 22.22%
Black 0.7%
Two+ Races 1.45%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
22.33%
Asian
52.73%
Hispanic
22.22%
Black
0.7%
Two+ Races
1.45%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1724
46.64%
804 Female
53.36%
920 Male

Student Population

1724 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

509 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Junior High School 259 William McKinley won first place at the District 20 Science Olympiad. Students designed and tested a trebuchet as part of the competition. The victory highlighted strong student performance in STEM activities.

FAQ

Q1. How does Junior High School 259 William McKinley support literacy development?

Ans. The school incorporates reading workshops, small-group instruction, and structured writing practice.

Q2. What science opportunities does Junior High School 259 William McKinley provide?

Ans. Hands-on labs, inquiry projects, and collaborative investigations enrich science learning.

Q3. How does Junior High School 259 William McKinley maintain communication with families?

Ans. Parents receive updates through online portals, newsletters, emails, and scheduled conferences.

Q4. How does Junior High School 259 William McKinley encourage positive school culture?

Ans. SEL instruction, recognition programs, and consistent expectations promote a respectful environment.

Q5. What extracurricular opportunities does Junior High School 259 William McKinley offer?

Ans. Students may explore clubs, arts groups, academic teams, and interest-based activities.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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