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Is 61 William A Morris School in Staten Island, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)

City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 23
Address
 445 CASTLETON AVE
Staten Island, NY 10301
Telephone
(718) 727-8481
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City-data.com school rating
23
Students
1,125
Classroom Teachers (FTE)
82.8
National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status
No
Free lunch eligible students
801
Reduced-price lunch
eligible students
60
School district
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Charter school
No
Shared Time Indicator
No
Adult education offered
No

Ratings

This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
PS 45 JOHN TYLER (0.6 miles):

47
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL (1.1 miles):

42
PS 18 JOHN G WHITTIER (1.0 miles):

37
FORT HILL COLLABORATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.0 miles):

32
HARBOR VIEW SCHOOL (THE) (1.2 miles):

31
Is 61 William A Morris School:

23
PS 74 FUTURE LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (1.0 miles):

13
PS 16 JOHN J DRISCOLL (1.0 miles):

10
PS 31 WILLIAM T DAVIS (0.8 miles):

6
Is 61 William A Morris School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York:

50
Richmond County:

56
Staten Island:

56
Is 61 William A Morris School:

23

Students & Teachers


Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,125
Enrollment in 2015: 1,123
Enrollment in 2014: 1,178
Enrollment in 2013: 1,208
Enrollment in 2012: 1,289
Enrollment in 2011: 1,266
Enrollment in 2010: 1,330
Enrollment in 2009: 1,363
Enrollment in 2008: 1,353
Enrollment in 2007: 1,304
Enrollment in 2006: 1,311

Is 61 William A Morris School - Historical enrollment


Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
GradeG05G06G07G08UGTotal
All students1339396378111,125
Female students11972052124619
Male students - 1421911667506
American Indian/Alaska Native students - 2 - 125
Asian students - 191515150
Hispanic students - 1381681853494
Black students - 1171341235379
White students1577753 - 188
Two or More Races students - 621 - 9

Enrollment by grade:
5th grade enrollment: 1
6th grade enrollment: 339
7th grade enrollment: 396
8th grade enrollment: 378
Ungraded enrollment: 11

Is 61 William A Morris School - Historical enrollment by grade


Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 619 (55.0%)
Is 61 William A Morris School:

55.0%
New York:

51.1%
Male enrollment: 506 (45.0%)
Here:

45.0%
State:

47.5%

Is 61 William A Morris School - Historical enrollment by gender


Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 5 (0.4%)
School:

0.4%
State:

0.2%
Asian enrollment: 50 (4.4%)
Here:

4.4%
New York:

4.6%
Hispanic enrollment: 494 (43.9%)
Is 61 William A Morris School:

43.9%
New York:

9.2%
Black enrollment: 379 (33.7%)
Here:

33.7%
State:

12.0%
White enrollment: 188 (16.7%)
Is 61 William A Morris School:

16.7%
State:

55.1%
Two or More Races enrollment: 9 (0.8%)
Is 61 William A Morris School:

0.8%
State:

2.9%

Is 61 William A Morris School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity


Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 861 (76.5%)
Is 61 William A Morris School:

76.5%
New York:

52.7%
Free lunch eligible students: 801 (71.2%)
Is 61 William A Morris School:

71.2%
State:

45.4%
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 60 (5.3%)
Here:

5.3%
State:

4.8%

Is 61 William A Morris School - Lunch Program Eligibility


Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
  • Grade 8 English: 29
  • Grade 8 Mathematics: 30
  • Grade 8 Science: 30
  • Grade 8 Social Studies: 30

Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 82.8


Student/Teacher Ratio
Here:

13.6
New York:

14.0
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 17
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 2
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 58

Total number of classes taught: 359
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 56


Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 4
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 14

Is 61 William A Morris School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio

Statewide Student Assessments


Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All289
  • Males286
  • Females292
  • Hispanic287
  • Asian302
  • Black284
  • White306
  • IDEA265
ELA students tested with valid scores: 304
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 289

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

22%
New York:

30%

Students scoring at Level 1: 43%
Students scoring at Level 2: 36%
Students scoring at Level 3: 14%
Students scoring at Level 4: 8%

43%
36%
14%
8%

    MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)

  • All281
  • Males281
  • Females281
  • Hispanic278
  • Asian303
  • Black278
  • White293
  • IDEA255
Math students tested with valid scores: 306
Computed mean of student Math scores: 281

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

17%
State:

38%

Students scoring at Level 1: 51%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 10%
Students scoring at Level 4: 7%

51%
33%
10%
7%
7th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All299
  • Males289
  • Females306
  • Hispanic296
  • Asian328
  • Black292
  • White305
  • IDEA272
ELA students tested with valid scores: 308
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 299

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

30%
State:

39%

Students scoring at Level 1: 29%
Students scoring at Level 2: 41%
Students scoring at Level 3: 24%
Students scoring at Level 4: 6%

29%
41%
24%
6%

    MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)

  • All283
  • Males277
  • Females288
  • Hispanic282
  • Asian310
  • Black275
  • White290
  • IDEA263
Math students tested with valid scores: 312
Computed mean of student Math scores: 283

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

14%
New York:

34%

Students scoring at Level 1: 62%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 11%
Students scoring at Level 4: 3%

62%
25%
11%
3%
8th Grade:

    ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All304
  • Males296
  • Females312
  • Hispanic299
  • Black303
  • White314
  • IDEA278
ELA students tested with valid scores: 380
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 304

ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

41%
New York:

43%

Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 39%
Students scoring at Level 3: 31%
Students scoring at Level 4: 10%

19%
39%
31%
10%

    MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All283
  • Males282
  • Females284
  • Hispanic278
  • Black278
  • White296
  • IDEA265
Math students tested with valid scores: 382
Computed mean of student Math scores: 283

Math Students scoring proficient and above:

13%
State:

18%

Students scoring at Level 1: 49%
Students scoring at Level 2: 38%
Students scoring at Level 3: 11%
Students scoring at Level 4: 2%

49%
38%
11%
2%

    SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)

  • All57
  • Males56
  • Females59
  • Hispanic56
  • Black56
  • White63
  • IDEA54
Science students tested with valid scores: 280
Computed mean of student Science scores: 57

Science Students scoring proficient and above:

34%
State:

57%

Students scoring at Level 1: 20%
Students scoring at Level 2: 46%
Students scoring at Level 3: 33%
Students scoring at Level 4: 1%

20%
46%
33%
1%

New York State Alternate Assessment:
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(State average from 82 schools)
New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 8:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 ELA Students scoring proficient and above:

100%
State:

94%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 40%
Students scoring at Level 4: 60%

40%
60%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 8 Math Students scoring proficient and above:

80%
State:

90%

Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 20%
Students scoring at Level 3: 60%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%

20%
60%
20%

Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.

Is 61 William A Morris School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination

Integrated Algebra (Common Core):

    Scoring 55 and above
    (Integrated Algebra)

  • All100%
  • Males100%
  • Females100%
  • Hispanic100%
  • Black100%
  • White99%
Students tested with valid scores: 91
Number of students tested scoring Level 2 (55-64): 5 (5%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 46 (51%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 34 (37%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 6 (7%)

Percentage of students scoring 55 and above:

100%
State:

93%

5%
51%
37%
7%

The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 642 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.

Is 61 William A Morris School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT

6th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)

  • All56%
  • Males47%
  • Females69%
  • Hispanic60%
  • IDEA65%
Students tested with valid scores: 32
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

56%
New York:

61%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 0%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 13%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 31%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 53%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%

13%
31%
53%
3%
7th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)

  • All70%
  • Males67%
  • Females73%
  • Hispanic68%
  • IDEA67%
Students tested with valid scores: 33
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

70%
New York:

64%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 0%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 27%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 67%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 3%

3%
27%
67%
3%
8th Grade:

    Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)

  • All76%
  • Males79%
  • Females69%
  • Hispanic81%
  • IDEA80%
Students tested with valid scores: 37
Scoring at Expanding Level or above:

76%
State:

67%

Students scoring at Entering Level: 3%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 5%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 16%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 65%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 11%

3%
5%
16%
65%
11%

Outcomes


High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.

Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.

Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:

High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,447 schools)

Is 61 William A Morris School - High School Non-completers

All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 2
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers:

50.0%
New York:

10.3%
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:

Accountability


Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)

  • All138
  • Males131
  • Females145
  • Hispanic124
  • Black131
  • White171
  • IDEA107
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 400
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 93%

Performance Index (PI):

138
State:

174
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 183
Safe harbor target: 135
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:

    Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)

  • All62
  • Males58
  • Females65
  • Hispanic52
  • Asian130
  • Black52
  • White86
  • IDEA23
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,029
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 97%

Performance Index (PI):

62
State:

114
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
Safe harbor target: 82
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:

    Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)

  • All103
  • Males89
  • Females116
  • Hispanic96
  • Asian141
  • Black94
  • White129
  • IDEA49
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No

Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,024
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%

Performance Index (PI):

103
New York:

113
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 107
Safe harbor target: 106

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