Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus

101 Warren St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Is 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus's student population of 594 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#3317 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
55%
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40-49%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
47%
29%
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Black
33%
16%
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White
8%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus's ranking?
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus is ranked #3317 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus often compared to?
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfusis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 78, Eagle For Young Men Of Staten Island by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus?
594 students attend Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus?
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus offer ?
Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 49 Berta A Dreyfus part of?

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anson Wang

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 594 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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