IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM

IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 school district, located in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,311 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 85 teachers, IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM, located in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Staten Island, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is named after the famous American poet Edwin Markham and maintains a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school offers a traditional middle school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular programs designed to engage students beyond the classroom. IS 51 places an emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school, utilizing a mix of core academic subjects, arts, and technology initiatives. By prioritizing community involvement and student achievement, the school aims to provide a structured educational experience that encourages students to develop their individual talents and reach their full potential within the Staten Island community.

For more information, contact IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM at (718) 981-0502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 HOUSTON ST
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10302-2499
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IS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM is a public Title I school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 1,311 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,311
Teachers:
85.26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,311 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.0%
White
25.7%
Black or African American
23.5%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.