Serving 392 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 12% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus's student population of 392 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Rankings
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3788 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
48%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus's ranking?
I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus is ranked #3788 out of 4,377 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 P.s. 78, 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
392 students attend I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of I.s. 49 Berta A Dreyfus students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% 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 School District.
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 9/22/2023
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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