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Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell

400 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11225

Ranked 1058 of 1966 in new york

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell

400 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11225

About Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 47% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
320
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.19%
Asian 0.62%
Hispanic 14.06%
Black 78.44%
Two+ Races 1.25%
Native Am. 2.81%
White
2.19%
Asian
0.62%
Hispanic
14.06%
Black
78.44%
Two+ Races
1.25%
Native Am.
2.81%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 320
46.56%
149 Female
53.44%
171 Male

Student Population

320 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell Contact Information

Address

400 EMPIRE BLVD, BROOKLYN, NY, 11225

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Phone

(718) 774-1002

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TOP 1058 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ms 61 Dr Gladstone H Atwell

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

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 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

5:30 p.m. Parent Association Spring Elections Ms 61 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell 2026-2027 term May 01, 2026 The vote to choose the next school year's leader of the Parent Association. The election is a formal process through which families choose representatives to fill parent governance positions. This event is one of the annual school family participation and community organization activities

FAQ

Q1. What stands out at M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H Atwell?

Ans. M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H Atwell is a Brooklyn public middle school that combines core academics with student supports and extracurricular programs.

Q2. What should parents check first at M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H Atwell?

Ans. Parents can review school quality reports, transportation eligibility, attendance expectations, communication tools, and available student programs.

Q3. Which services are available at M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H Atwell?

Ans. Key areas include counseling, academic intervention, special education supports, multilingual learner services, and after-school help.

Q4. What can students do outside class at this school?

Ans. Students can take part in clubs, arts programs, sports teams, enrichment activities, leadership roles, and academic support options.

Q5. Why do families consider M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H Atwell?

Ans. Its named campus identity and full middle school program make it one of Brooklyn’s established public school choices.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

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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