IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS

IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS 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 626 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 59 teachers, IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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. 49, officially known as the Berta A. Dreyfus Intermediate School, is a public middle school located in the Stapleton 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. The school is named after Berta A. Dreyfus, a longtime educator and civic leader who was a significant figure in the Staten Island community throughout the early 20th century.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with student development. As a neighborhood school, I.S. 49 focuses on addressing the diverse needs of its student body through various academic supports and extracurricular opportunities. The facility serves as a central hub for the Stapleton area, emphasizing community involvement and preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging both academic rigor and social-emotional growth.

For more information, contact IS 49 BERTA A DREYFUS at (718) 727-6040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.