Very Good
#977 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
Is 24 Myra S Barnes
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
750 DURANT AVE, Staten Island, NY 10308
Enrollment
1,289
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,289
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
7.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#977 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#19 of 86
public schools
In district
#18 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Equity
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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Is 24 Myra S Barnes
Middle School in Staten Island · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Is 24 Myra S Barnes
Is 24 Myra S Barnes is a public middle school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. Is 24 Myra S Barnes serves approximately 1,289 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 24 Myra S Barnes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #977 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 24 Myra S Barnes show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Is 24 Myra S Barnes — Students at Is 24 Myra S Barnes score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.
How Is 24 Myra S Barnes Compares
See how Is 24 Myra S Barnes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
750 DURANT AVE, Staten Island, NY 10308
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 24 Myra S Barnes may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 5 HUGUENOT (rated 8.5/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST CLARE SCHOOL Staten Island | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON Staten Island | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| BARBARA ESSELBORN SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 7.7 |
| RABBI JACOB JOSEPH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Staten Island | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE) Staten Island | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| DAVID MARQUIS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (THE) Staten Island | 1.3 mi | 4.5 |
| PS 55 HENRY M BOEHM Staten Island | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 42 ELTINGVILLE Staten Island | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 50 FRANK HANKINSON Staten Island | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| PS 23 RICHMONDTOWN Staten Island | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| STATEN ISLAND HEBREW ACADEMY Staten Island | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| MSGR FARRELL HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| STATEN ISLAND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.2 mi | 8.5 |
| PS 36 J C DRUMGOOLE Staten Island | 2.0 mi | 6.4 |
| GAYNOR MCCOWN EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.6 mi | 7.8 |
| MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING Staten Island | 2.6 mi | 7.6 |
| CSI HIGH SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Staten Island | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
| NEW DORP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Staten Island | 2.4 mi | 7.3 |
| SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA SCHOOL Staten Island | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| PS 5 HUGUENOT Staten Island | 2.5 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10308 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,654
Median Home Value
$648,800
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Population
29,996
College Educated
40.4%
Homeownership
79.7%
Avg Commute
49.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Median Age
43.2
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| HOWARD L GOFF SCHOOL East Greenbush, NY | 7.7 |
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| JHS 157 STEPHEN A HALSEY Rego Park, NY | 7.7 |
| JHS 88 PETER ROUGET Brooklyn, NY | 7.7 |
| COMMACK MIDDLE SCHOOL Commack, NY | 7.8 |
| IS 34 TOTTENVILLE Staten Island, NY | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 24 Myra S Barnes
What grades does Is 24 Myra S Barnes serve?
Is 24 Myra S Barnes serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 24 Myra S Barnes?
Is 24 Myra S Barnes has an enrollment of approximately 1,289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 24 Myra S Barnes?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 24 Myra S Barnes is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 24 Myra S Barnes rank in NY?
Is 24 Myra S Barnes ranks #977 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 24 Myra S Barnes's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 24 Myra S Barnes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 24 Myra S Barnes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 24 Myra S Barnes has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 24 Myra S Barnes a charter school?
No, Is 24 Myra S Barnes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 24 Myra S Barnes a Title I school?
No, Is 24 Myra S Barnes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 24 Myra S Barnes?
53.6% of students at Is 24 Myra S Barnes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (718) 982-4700
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #18 of 74
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