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
33 FERNDALE AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Enrollment
1,458
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,458
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
7.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,370 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#29 of 86
public schools
In district
#27 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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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. Is 72 Rocco Laurie serves approximately 1,458 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 72 Rocco Laurie has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 72 Rocco Laurie show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 6.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
34% of students at Is 72 Rocco Laurie 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 72 Rocco Laurie — Students at Is 72 Rocco Laurie score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
67.9%
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: 7.9/10.
How Is 72 Rocco Laurie Compares
See how Is 72 Rocco Laurie performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
33 FERNDALE AVE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 72 Rocco Laurie may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, RICHMOND PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10314 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$104,655
Median Home Value
$665,500
Median Rent
$1,726/mo
Population
93,539
College Educated
37.3%
Homeownership
74.6%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Median Age
41.4
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 67.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (718) 698-5757
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #27 of 74
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