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#2398 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 51 Edwin Markham
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY
A New York City Geographic District #31 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
80 WILLOWBROOK RD, Staten Island, NY 10302
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Is 51 Edwin Markham score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Is 51 Edwin Markham sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,089
Median home value
$586,300
Median rent
$1,800/mo
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 27 Anning S PrallEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Is 72 Rocco LaurieEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,458 | Compare → |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 905 | Compare → |
| Richmond Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #31
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #48 of 74
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Is 51 Edwin Markham is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
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, serving approximately 1,104 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,398 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.2%
- Phone
- (718) 981-0502
- Area population (ZIP 10302)
- 19,693
- Area average commute
- 41.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10302; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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