Average
#2398 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 51 Edwin Markham
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
80 WILLOWBROOK RD, Staten Island, NY 10302
Enrollment
1,104
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
6.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,104
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
6.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,398 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#52 of 86
public schools
In district
#48 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Academic growth
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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Is 51 Edwin Markham
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About Is 51 Edwin Markham
Is 51 Edwin Markham is a public middle school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. Is 51 Edwin Markham serves approximately 1,104 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 51 Edwin Markham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,398 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 51 Edwin Markham show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
57% of students at Is 51 Edwin Markham 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 51 Edwin Markham — Students at Is 51 Edwin Markham score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.2%
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: 8.6/10.
How Is 51 Edwin Markham Compares
See how Is 51 Edwin Markham performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
80 WILLOWBROOK RD, Staten Island, NY 10302
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 51 Edwin Markham may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 54 CHARLES W LENG (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 30 WESTERLEIGH (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$76,089
Median Home Value
$586,300
Median Rent
$1,800/mo
Population
19,693
College Educated
28.9%
Homeownership
56.7%
Avg Commute
41.8 min
Poverty Rate
20%
Median Age
34.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 51 Edwin Markham
What grades does Is 51 Edwin Markham serve?
Is 51 Edwin Markham serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 51 Edwin Markham?
Is 51 Edwin Markham has an enrollment of approximately 1,104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 51 Edwin Markham?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 51 Edwin Markham is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 51 Edwin Markham rank in NY?
Is 51 Edwin Markham ranks #2,398 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 51 Edwin Markham's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 51 Edwin Markham has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 51 Edwin Markham?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 51 Edwin Markham has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 51 Edwin Markham a charter school?
No, Is 51 Edwin Markham is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 51 Edwin Markham a Title I school?
No, Is 51 Edwin Markham is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 51 Edwin Markham?
80.2% of students at Is 51 Edwin Markham 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
- 1,104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.2%
- Phone
- (718) 981-0502
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #48 of 74
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