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IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT

333 MIDLAND AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
934
Students
Total enrolled
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
60/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 934 students in grades 06–08 in STATEN ISLAND, New York.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 60th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
11.8 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT is a large middle in STATEN ISLAND, New York, serving grades 06–08 with 934 students. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 60/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT

934
Total Students
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
79
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution450 male · 484 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 696 students
Student Composition
25%
38%
29%
Asian25%
White38%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black5%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360010302046

Academic Outcomes at IS 2 GEORGE L EGBERT

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
60
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 60th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 98th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10306

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 42 ELTINGVILLEPS 48 WILLIAM G WILCOXPS 36 J C DRUMGOOLESTATEN ISLAND SCHOOL OF CIVIC LEADERSHIP
+10 more
↓
Middle
IS 75 FRANK D PAULOIS 72 ROCCO LAURIEIS 24 MYRA S BARNESIS 51 EDWIN MARKHAM
+4 more
↓
High School
TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOLNEW DORP HIGH SCHOOLSUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOLCURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyRichmond County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 →
Phone: (718)987-5336
NCES ID: 360010302046
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in STATEN ISLAND seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
High
TOTTENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
3,783 students · 09–12
● 58 opp51% FRL
High
NEW DORP HIGH SCHOOL
3,164 students · 09–12
● 60 opp64% FRL
High
SUSAN E WAGNER HIGH SCHOOL
2,916 students · 09–12
● 54 opp62% FRL
High
CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
2,153 students · 09–12
79% FRL
High
PORT RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL
1,693 students · 09–12
● 41 opp78% FRL
Mid
IS 75 FRANK D PAULO
1,452 students · 06–08
● 58 opp46% FRL
Mid
IS 72 ROCCO LAURIE
1,449 students · 06–08
● 54 opp66% FRL
Other
MICHAEL J PETRIDES SCHOOL (THE)
1,444 students · PK–12
57% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
333 MIDLAND AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10306
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.