Very Good
#1370 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 29% in state
Is 72 Rocco Laurie
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY
A New York City Geographic District #31 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
33 FERNDALE AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 64% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Is 72 Rocco Laurie score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Is 72 Rocco Laurie sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,655
Median home value
$665,500
Median rent
$1,726/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary LearningEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 905 | Compare → |
| Richmond Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Is 34 TottenvilleEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,108 | 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
- #27 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 72 Rocco Laurie is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Is 72 Rocco Laurie
Is 72 Rocco Laurie is a public middle school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 1,458 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Is 72 Rocco Laurie
What grades does Is 72 Rocco Laurie serve?
Is 72 Rocco Laurie serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
Is 72 Rocco Laurie has an enrollment of approximately 1,458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 72 Rocco Laurie is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 72 Rocco Laurie rank in NY?
Is 72 Rocco Laurie ranks #1,370 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 72 Rocco Laurie's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 72 Rocco Laurie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 72 Rocco Laurie?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 72 Rocco Laurie has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 72 Rocco Laurie a charter school?
No, Is 72 Rocco Laurie is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 72 Rocco Laurie a Title I school?
No, Is 72 Rocco Laurie is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 72 Rocco Laurie?
67.9% of students at Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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
- 1,458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (718) 698-5757
- Area population (ZIP 10314)
- 93,539
- Area average commute
- 41 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 10314; 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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