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#3383 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 61 William a Morris
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
445 CASTLETON AVE, Staten Island, NY 10301
Enrollment
926
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
926
Student-Teacher
11.3:1
Score
5.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,383 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#66 of 86
public schools
In district
#60 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
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About Is 61 William a Morris
Is 61 William a Morris is a public middle school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. Is 61 William a Morris serves approximately 926 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 61 William a Morris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,383 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 61 William a Morris show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 61 William a Morris 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.
54% of students at Is 61 William a Morris 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 61 William a Morris — Students at Is 61 William a Morris score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.7%
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: 6.7/10.
How Is 61 William a Morris Compares
See how Is 61 William a Morris performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
445 CASTLETON AVE, Staten Island, NY 10301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 61 William a Morris may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP OF STATEN ISLAND (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, IS 27 ANNING S PRALL (rated 6.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably 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 10301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,937
Median Home Value
$657,000
Median Rent
$1,697/mo
Population
39,799
College Educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44.6%
Avg Commute
45.3 min
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Median Age
36.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 61 William a Morris
What grades does Is 61 William a Morris serve?
Is 61 William a Morris serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 61 William a Morris?
Is 61 William a Morris has an enrollment of approximately 926 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 61 William a Morris?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 61 William a Morris is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 61 William a Morris rank in NY?
Is 61 William a Morris ranks #3,383 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 61 William a Morris's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 61 William a Morris has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 61 William a Morris?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 61 William a Morris has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 61 William a Morris a charter school?
No, Is 61 William a Morris is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 61 William a Morris a Title I school?
No, Is 61 William a Morris is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 61 William a Morris?
83.7% of students at Is 61 William a Morris 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
- 926
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.5%
- Phone
- (718) 727-8481
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #60 of 74
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