I.S. 2 George L Egbert
I.S. 2 George L Egbert serves 973 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
I.S. 2 George L Egbert placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
I.S. 2 George L Egbert places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
I.S. 2 George L Egbert's student population of 973 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 973 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
I.S. 2 George L Egbert is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of I.S. 2 George L Egbert is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2725 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 12% | 9% |
Hispanic | 28% | 27% |
Black | 8% | 17% |
White | 50% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to I.S. 2 George L Egbert is New Dorp High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is P.S. 48 William G Wilcox (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 38 George Cromwell (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 38 George Cromwell Grades: PK-5 | 375 students
0.1 miles
421 Lincoln Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-1225 0.1 PK-5 375 - Staten Island Stephanie A Vierno School Grades: PK-5 | 678 students
0.5 miles
216 Clawson St
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 351-6777 0.5 PK-5 678 - Staten Island New Dorp High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,046 students
0.6 miles
465 New Dorp Ln
Staten Island, NY 10306
(718) 667-8686 0.6 9-12 3,046 - Staten Island P.S. 52 John C Thompson Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
0.8 miles
450 Buel Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 351-5454 0.8 PK-5 524 - Staten Island P.S. 11 Thomas Dongan School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
1.0 miles
50 Jefferson St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 979-1030 1.0 PK-5 316
School Reviews
5 It was a good school. Truskowski, Granno and Punteri were batRemoved crazy. Great memories! The top review with the illiterate student needs to be edited. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Schilling |
4 Trash school; literally entered the school at 7:40 late every single time if you don't know what I mean I am basically saying I entered the school 5 minutes earlier and still gotten late. I got 9 late and 1 absents right now that 1 absents is fake I entered every day 7:40. - Posted by Student/Alumni - TRASH SCHOOL |
2 Good school. Teachers and staff are great, they take care of everything. Also good education. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Slim |
2 It would be a good school if the teachers actually showed interest in the well being of the students. Students are often judged and criticized by their race and appearance, by their teachers. Teachers do little to help prevent student injury and fights. Academics are fair, as well of parents involvement. - Posted by Student/Alumni - diamo |
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