Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 27 Anning S Prall ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 27 Anning S. Prall serves an attendance zone of approximately 3.8 square miles in Staten Island, NY. Families within this area are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Attribute
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School Overview
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall's student population of 836 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
836 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every student matters, every moment counts.'
School Rankings
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 27 Anning S Prall is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2348 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
46%
31%
Black
19%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 27 Anning S Prall's ranking?
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall is ranked #2348 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 27 Anning S Prall often compared to?
I.s. 27 Anning S Prallis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 72 Rocco Laurie, I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 27 Anning S Prall?
836 students attend I.s. 27 Anning S Prall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of I.s. 27 Anning S Prall students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 27 Anning S Prall?
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 27 Anning S Prall offer ?
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 27 Anning S Prall part of?
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 27 Anning S Prall located?
I.s. 27 Anning S Prall is located in the West Brighton neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in West Brighton.
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