Serving 926 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 61 William A Morris ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 61 William A Morris's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 61 William A Morris ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 61 William A Morris is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3603 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
51%
30%
Black
31%
16%
White
11%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 61 William A Morris's ranking?
I.s. 61 William A Morris is ranked #3603 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 61 William A Morris often compared to?
I.s. 61 William A Morrisis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 31 William T Davis, New World Preparatory Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 61 William A Morris?
926 students attend I.s. 61 William A Morris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of I.s. 61 William A Morris students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 61 William A Morris?
I.s. 61 William A Morris has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 61 William A Morris offer ?
I.s. 61 William A Morris offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 61 William A Morris part of?
I.s. 61 William A Morris is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 61 William A Morris located?
I.s. 61 William A Morris is located in the Mid Island neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Mid Island.
School Reviews
5 11/30/2020
This is the best school i could ever ask for. One of the reasons is one because they knew my siblings and they care about us and love us as if we were their children and they always have my back when something is wrong.
1 3/27/2020
This is one of the WORST school it like a zoo I took my child out of this zoo and what a difference.
3 12/9/2018
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