M.S. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell

M.S. 061 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell is a middle school in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, serving grades 6-8. The school is recognized for its strong relationships with families, earning an "Excellent" rating in this area, and parent surveys reflect overwhelmingly positive sentiment. It offers a diverse range of programs with a focus on athletics, humanities, science, and visual arts, including a transitional bilingual program in Haitian-Creole. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are above the citywide 25th percentile but below the median. The school maintains a very low suspension rate, indicating a generally calm environment in this regard. However, student surveys reveal concerns about school cleanliness, fairness in conflict resolution, and instances of bullying and physical altercations, contributing to "Fair" ratings for instruction and performance, and safety and school climate. Despite these challenges, the school emphasizes core academics, student support, and extracurricular activities, including a gifted and talented program and high school-level Regents courses. The school also focuses on mentoring, attendance growth, student leadership, and community partnerships.