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M.S. 61 Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell

District 17 · Brooklyn · Grades 6 to 8 · 17K061

At a glance

Address
400 EMPIRE BOULEVARD, BROOKLYN, NY 11225
Subway
2, 5 to Sterling St; 3 to Nostrand Av
Admissions
Zone Priority, Screened
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 15, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses · 7 posted

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  • “REGISTER FOR A TOUR”

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Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15

  • Dr. Gladstone H. Atwell (K061U), K061U

    Zone Priority — Students who live within a particular school zone are given priority for this program.

  • M.S. 61 Screened Program (K061A), K061A

    Screened — Students are admitted based on their course grades

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Band, Band, Chorus, Jazz Band, Music, Music, Rock Band
Visual & performing arts
Art, Art, Dance, Drama, General Visual Arts, Musical Theater, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Step Team, Theater, Theater, Traditional and Studio Art, Videography, Visual Arts
STEM
Coding, Lego Robotics, Math Team, Math Team, STEM, STEM, Technology, Technology, Urban Advantage
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Fitness, Physical Education
Academics
Homework Help, Living Environment, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Middle School ELA ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, Regents Living Environment, Saturday Academy, Social Studies (Middle School Honors), Specialized High School Test Preparation, Stock Market, Tutoring, World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Book Club, Chess, Chess, Cooking, Cooking, Debate, Leadership, Peer Mediation, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook, Yearbook
Programs
Free After School Program, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Program

About the school

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