IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN
IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN is a public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,166 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 72 teachers, IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
I.S. 7, officially known as the Elias Bernstein School, is a public middle school located in the Huguenot neighborhood of Staten Island, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 31. It is a well-established local institution known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment for pre-teens and early adolescents in the South Shore area.
Academically, the school offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by elective courses and enrichment programs. I.S. 7 is recognized for its commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage social growth alongside academic achievement. As a community-oriented school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 10312 zip code, striving to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a blend of rigorous instruction and supportive educational services.
For more information, contact IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN at (718) 697-8488 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312-5799
(718) 697-8488
IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,166 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
- Total Students:
- 1,166
- Teachers:
- 72.23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,166 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.