Serving 871 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 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 23% (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 871 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
871 students
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.s. 61 William A Morris ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3552 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
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
50%
31%
Black
32%
15%
White
10%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 61 William A Morris's ranking?
I.s. 61 William A Morris is ranked #3552 out of 4,346 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
871 students attend I.s. 61 William A Morris.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of I.s. 61 William A Morris students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% 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.
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.
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