At a Glance
A district-run 6-12 school serving middle and high school grades in the heart of family-dense Bed-Stuy
Families seeking a 6-12 school within walking or transit distance in Bed-Stuy who want to learn more by visiting and speaking directly with staff. Parents who prioritize academic transparency may want to request detailed performance data before enrolling, given that state test scores are not currently available.
- Serves grades 6-12 in one building, allowing families to keep older and younger siblings at the same school
- Located in a transit-rich neighborhood (86% score) convenient for citywide commuting
- Class size matches district average at 21.2 students, aligning with typical District 13 resources
- Neighborhood has high education orientation (71%) with nearly half of adults holding BA+ degrees
- Academic proficiency data is not available — parents should request recent state test results and graduation rates directly from the school
- Culture and climate survey data not provided — ask about teacher turnover, parent engagement, and student voice initiatives
- The neighborhood has elevated safety concerns compared to city averages — families should visit and assess comfort
- Without a peer ranking score, it's unclear how this school compares numerically to nearby options like P.S. 011 (96/100) or Emily Warren Roebling (91/100)
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 13
District 13 includes several highly-regarded schools, with P.S. 011 Purvis J. Behan scoring 96/100 and Emily Warren Roebling at 91/100. This school does not have a published quality score, making direct comparison difficult. The district averages 53% ELA proficiency and 46% Math, with 89% attendance and 91% parent satisfaction. Without data for this specific school, families should treat it as an unknown quantity that requires direct inquiry.
Academic proficiency data was not available for this school, making it difficult to directly compare student achievement against the District 13 averages (53% ELA, 46% Math). The school matches the district average class size of 21.2 students, suggesting comparable resources per classroom. Without state test results, prospective families should contact the school directly to understand current academic programming and student outcomes.
Survey data was not available for this school. The District 13 averages show parent satisfaction at 91%, teacher instruction quality at 88%, and teacher-reported safety at 96% — strong benchmarks for what well-functioning schools achieve in the area. District 13's average suspension rate is 1.4%, indicating relatively low disciplinary issues across the district. Without specific data for this school, parents should inquire about the school's individual climate and how they measure student belonging and teacher morale.
The school serves grades 6-12, drawing from Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), a neighborhood where 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the city average — and median household income is $78,000. However, the poverty rate sits at 28%, and only 20% of residents own homes, indicating a predominantly rental community with significant economic diversity. The neighborhood scores very high on family density (92%), suggesting many families with school-age children live nearby.
Bedford-Stuyvesant is one of Brooklyn's most family-dense neighborhoods with excellent subway access (86% transit score), making it manageable for commuters. The area has seen significant investment in recent years, with median home values over $1.2 million. However, safety indicators show elevated crime density and collision rates compared to city averages, and the health environment score is low (21%) with higher rates of childhood asthma and lead exposure than ideal. Families should visit the neighborhood at different times of day to assess comfort levels.
The neighborhood is very walkable with good access to the subway. Families living within the neighborhood can typically walk or use short bus rides. The area's high family density means many students likely live within walking distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is M.S. 258 (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for M.S. 258 (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).
- What grades does M.S. 258 (ALC) serve?
- M.S. 258 (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is M.S. 258 (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- M.S. 258 (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 13.
- What neighborhood is M.S. 258 (ALC) in?
- M.S. 258 (ALC) is in Bedford-Stuyvesant (West), Brooklyn.
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