IS 51 Edwin Markham
Staten Island, NY · New York City Geographic District #31 · Grades 6-8
137th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 82%▲ Improving
IS 51 Edwin Markham ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 51 Edwin Markham 137th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 82% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — improving.
IS 51 Edwin Markham test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 51 Edwin Markham students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,104 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.7% | 53.1% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Black | 22.4% | 20.0% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| White | 23.0% | 16.5% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Asian | 6.3% | 6.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near IS 51 Edwin Markham
Typical home value $638K in zip 10302 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 51 Edwin Markham
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5IS 27 Anning S PrallNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.4 mi away432nd of 781
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 3Richmond Preparatory Charter SchoolRichmond Preparatory Charter School · 2.2 mi away · charter606th of 781
ELA 37% · Math 42% - 7IS 72 Rocco LaurieNew York City Geographic District #31 · 2.2 mi away294th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 63% - 1IS 61 William A MorrisNew York City Geographic District #31 · 2.6 mi away711th of 781
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 7Marsh Avenue School for Expeditionary LearningNew York City Geographic District #31 · 2.9 mi away299th of 781
ELA 63% · Math 58% - 2Young Women's Leadership of Staten IslandNew York City Geographic District #31 · 3.2 mi away695th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 19% - 4IS 49 Berta A DreyfusNew York City Geographic District #31 · 3.3 mi away515th of 781
ELA 31% · Math 58% - 5IS 2 George L EgbertNew York City Geographic District #31 · 3.9 mi away409th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 51 Edwin Markham in?
IS 51 Edwin Markham is part of the New York City Geographic District #31 district in Staten Island, New York.
Is IS 51 Edwin Markham a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 51 Edwin Markham 137th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 51 Edwin Markham?
Hispanic 53%, Black 20%, White 17%, Asian 7% (1,104 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 51 Edwin Markham cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10302 is $638K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.