At a glance
Reported students
406
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.74
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603.5
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning: 406 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Staten Island. It is one of 74 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #31. NCES reports 406 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.74 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.5%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black10.3%
- Asian18.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #31
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 49 Berta a Dreyfus
Middle · Grades 06–08
330 reported students
Young Women's Leadership of Staten Island
Middle · Grades 06–09
180 reported students
IS 27 Anning S Prall
Middle · Grades 06–08
836 reported students
IS 61 William a Morris
Middle · Grades 06–08
871 reported students
IS 2 George L Egbert
Middle · Grades 06–08
980 reported students
IS 51 Edwin Markham
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,072 reported students
Public schools near Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 72 Rocco Laurie Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,532 | 0.7 mi |
| Richmond Preparatory Charter School Middle · Charter · Richmond Preparatory Charter School | 06–10 | 365 | 2 mi |
| IS 24 Myra S Barnes Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,314 | 2.6 mi |
| IS 51 Edwin Markham Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,072 | 2.9 mi |
| IS 2 George L Egbert Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 980 | 3.1 mi |
| IS 75 Frank D Paulo Middle · New York City Geographic District #31 | 06–08 | 1,514 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning
What grades does Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning serve?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #31.
How many students attend Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning reported 406 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 406 students and 36.74 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #31 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning in?
Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning is part of New York City Geographic District #31, based in Staten Island, NY, which operates 74 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 72 Rocco Laurie (0.7 mi), Richmond Preparatory Charter School (2 mi), IS 24 Myra S Barnes (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.