MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING
MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING 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 459 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 33 teachers, MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING (MASEL), located at 100 Essex Drive in Staten Island, is a unique public middle school (serving grades 6–8) that operates on the principles of the EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) model. This educational philosophy emphasizes "learning by doing" through long-term, interdisciplinary projects—known as "expeditions"—that connect academic standards to real-world issues. By focusing on inquiry-based learning, the school encourages students to take an active role in their education, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and a deep sense of responsibility toward their local and global communities.
Beyond its academic rigor, MASEL is recognized for cultivating a supportive and tight-knit school culture. The school prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement, utilizing practices like crew meetings to build strong relationships between students and staff. Because it is a smaller school environment, MASEL is able to provide a personalized learning experience that challenges students to produce high-quality work while developing the character traits necessary for success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING at (718) 370-6850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10314
(718) 370-6850
MARSH AVENUE SCHOOL FOR EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING is a public school in STATEN ISLAND, NY with about 459 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:
- 459
- Teachers:
- 33.98
- 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 459 students
- White
- 59.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 24.2%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Female
- 54.7%
- Male
- 45.3%
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.