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#1095 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 23% in state

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY

A New York City Geographic District #31 middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 ESSEX DR, Staten Island, NY 10314

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 29 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Is 72 Rocco LaurieEnrollment path unverified7.36–80.7 mi1,458Compare →
David Marquis School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified4.5PK–121.3 mi517Compare →
John W Lavelle Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–122.0 mi905Compare →
Richmond Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.86–82.0 mi330Compare →

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
#23 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.

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is a public middle school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 412 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,095 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning

What grades does Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning serve?

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning rank in NY?

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning ranks #1,095 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning a charter school?

No, Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning a Title I school?

No, Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?

62.4% of students at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning 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
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
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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