I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus
Tel:
(718) 727-6040
I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus serves 626 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus's student population of 626 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 626 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus 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. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is 0.65, 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 | #3875 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 9% | 9% |
Hispanic | 47% | 27% |
Black | 34% | 17% |
White | 9% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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, middle school and elementary school to I.S. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is Eagle Academy Of Staten Island (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island Eagle Academy Of Staten Island Grades: 6-9 | 253 students
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101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 727-6201 0.0 6-9 253 - Staten Island P.S. 78 Grades: PK-5 | 845 students
0.2 miles
100 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 442-3094 0.2 PK-5 845 - Staten Island Richard H Hungerford School Special Education School
Grades: 11-12 | 470 students
0.2 miles
155 Tompkins Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 273-8622 0.2 11-12 470 - Staten Island P.S. 57 Hubert H Humphrey Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
0.6 miles
140 Palma Dr
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-1191 0.6 PK-5 714 - Staten Island Concord High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 166 students
0.7 miles
109 Rhine Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-1274 0.7 9-12 166
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