Serving 1,147 students in grades 6-8, Is 7 Elias Bernstein ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,147 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 7 Elias Bernstein ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Is 7 Elias Bernstein's student population of 1,147 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,147 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 7 Elias Bernstein ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 7 Elias Bernstein is 0.43, 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
#838 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
74%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 7 Elias Bernstein's ranking?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein is ranked #838 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 7 Elias Bernstein often compared to?
Is 7 Elias Bernsteinis often viewed alongside schools like Is 75 Frank D Paulo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
1,147 students attend Is 7 Elias Bernstein.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Is 7 Elias Bernstein students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 7 Elias Bernstein?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 7 Elias Bernstein offer ?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 7 Elias Bernstein part of?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is Is 7 Elias Bernstein located?
Is 7 Elias Bernstein is located in the Princes Bay neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Princes Bay.
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