IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN

1270 HUGUENOT AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10312

www.is7vikings.org

1,193 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,193

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 7 ELIAS BERNSTEIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	850
Hispanic	134
Black	13
Asian	176
Two or More	14
American Indian	6

White
850 (71.2 %)
Asian
176 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
134 (11.2 %)
Two or More
14 (1.2 %)
Black
13 (1.1 %)
American Indian
6 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Phone:	(718)697-8488
Website:	http://www.is7vikings.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 406

Grade 7 382

Grade 8 405