Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus's student population of 330 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus 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. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is 0.64, 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
#3824 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
28%
15%
White
7%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)93.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 49 Berta A Dreyfus's ranking?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is ranked #3824 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus often compared to?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfusis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Academy For Young Men Of Staten Island by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus?
330 students attend I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus offer ?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus part of?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus located?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is located in the Clifton neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Clifton.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
IS 49 even though it is at the bottom of the top 50 it is still a great school and has a ton of programs it is very fun to be in this school and you can make a lot of friends and we go on field trips every month and that the field trips are very fun and these school teachers are always nice and good and this a great school.
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