JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY

7305 FT HAMILTON PKWY
BROOKLYN, NY 11228

www.mckinley259.org

1,591 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

JHS 259, officially known as William McKinley Intermediate School, is a prominent public middle school located in the Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a rigorous academic environment while providing a wide array of extracurricular opportunities. Its location on Fort Hamilton Parkway places it at the heart of a vibrant, established community, making it a central educational hub for families in District 20.

The school is known for offering specialized programs, including honors classes and a diverse range of elective courses that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and beyond. Beyond academics, JHS 259 places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and student engagement, often utilizing a structured community approach to help middle schoolers navigate their adolescent years. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive atmosphere, William McKinley aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and future collegiate success.

1,591

Total Students

109.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 259 WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	390
Hispanic	362
Black	15
Asian	792
Two or More	20
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
792 (49.8 %)
White
390 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
362 (22.8 %)
Two or More
20 (1.3 %)
Black
15 (0.9 %)
American Indian
11 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
Phone:	(718)833-1000
Website:	http://www.mckinley259.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	109.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 584

Grade 7 504

Grade 8 499

Ungraded 4