MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School

MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
62 Park Plz,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 13
4.0
109 Students
B
Niche Grade
Park Place Community School 266 is in the historic Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, for children in grades six through eight. The school is conveniently accessible from the New York City train system, where students can take the 2,3,4,5, N, Q, and R trains. Unlike other middle schools, Park Place community is open to all families all over New York City. At Park Place Community School 266, teachers use a unique approach to monitor their progress and ensure better results in academic performance. In addition, teachers encourage students to think outside the box. Teachers use community resources and technology to develop students' intellectual and social skills and deliver a rigorous academic curriculum. Art instruction is also a part of the curriculum because creativity and imagination are encouraged at Park Place Community School 266. Students can also express their artistic interests in school concerts and plays year-round. However, the school's core values prioritize its commitment to diversity. Therefore, the school learning atmosphere is welcoming and recognizes diversity in all forms to build trust between students and appreciation for different learning styles. Students who attend Park Place Community School become alumni that make their mark in the world.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Glenda Esperance
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
25%
State Average
20%
Math
29%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
140:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.4%
Female
40.6%
Black
42%
Hispanic
42%
White
13%
Native American
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/23/2018
My daughter has access to programs and a faculty... We love it here
5.0 other
10/19/2013
I think this is as close to a private school that you can get in Brooklyn. Students have opportunities to do many fun things, and travel. I think it's best to check this school out to really understand what it is. Small, safe school, with rigorous instruction and support. Pretty impossible for a chi...
1.0 other
1/6/2011
I'm currently attending the school and it's awful ! The people aren't nice and they don't punish students the right way. If there is a fight ex: me they will look into the guide book and punish me for that problem. A fight occurred a few weeks ago and the students did not get punished. They treat th...
5.0 student
7/1/2008

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