Below Average
#3833 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
101 WARREN ST, Staten Island, NY 10304
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,833 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#69 of 86
public schools
In district
#63 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
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About Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus
Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus is a public middle school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,833 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
79% of students at Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus — Students at Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 33 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: 6.9/10.
How Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus Compares
See how Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
101 WARREN ST, Staten Island, NY 10304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND (rated 7.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IS 61 WILLIAM A MORRIS (rated 5.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,506
Median Home Value
$659,900
Median Rent
$1,516/mo
Population
45,843
College Educated
31.4%
Homeownership
49.4%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Median Age
39.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus
What grades does Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus serve?
Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus?
Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus rank in NY?
Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus ranks #3,833 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 49 Berta a Dreyfus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus a charter school?
No, Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus a Title I school?
No, Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus?
95.7% of students at Is 49 Berta a Dreyfus qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (718) 727-6040
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #63 of 74
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