MS 61 DR GLADSTONE H ATWELL

MS 61 DR GLADSTONE H ATWELL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 723 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, MS 61 DR GLADSTONE H ATWELL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**MS 61 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell**, located at 400 Empire Blvd in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell, a prominent local educator and community leader, the school operates within the New York City Department of Education system. It is situated in a vibrant urban environment and functions as a focal point for the surrounding community, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. MS 61 provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to engage students during their critical middle school years. By integrating a blend of traditional instruction with modern educational strategies, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking, character development, and a strong sense of civic responsibility among its diverse student body.

For more information, contact MS 61 DR GLADSTONE H ATWELL at (718) 774-1002 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.