IS 61 William A Morris
Staten Island, NY · New York City Geographic District #31 · Grades 6-8
711th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
IS 61 William A Morris ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 61 William A Morris 711th 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 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
IS 61 William A Morris test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 61 William A Morris students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 926 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.7% | 50.8% | ▲ 8.1 pts | |
| Black | 33.8% | 31.0% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| White | 18.1% | 10.5% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.6% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near IS 61 William A Morris
Typical home value $712K in zip 10301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 61 William A Morris
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5IS 27 Anning S PrallNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.1 mi away432nd of 781
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 2Young Women's Leadership of Staten IslandNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.3 mi away695th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 19% - 4IS 49 Berta A DreyfusNew York City Geographic District #31 · 1.3 mi away515th of 781
ELA 31% · Math 58% - 9IS 51 Edwin MarkhamNew York City Geographic District #31 · 2.6 mi away137th of 781
ELA 48% · Math 100% - 5IS 2 George L EgbertNew York City Geographic District #31 · 3.9 mi away409th of 781
ELA 51% · Math 51% - 7MS 936 Arts Off 3RdNew York City Geographic District #20 · 4.1 mi away268th of 781
ELA 63% · Math 62% - 7IS 72 Rocco LaurieNew York City Geographic District #31 · 4.3 mi away294th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 63% - 9JHS 259 William MckinleyNew York City Geographic District #20 · 4.4 mi away112th of 781
ELA 72% · Math 82%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 61 William A Morris in?
IS 61 William A Morris is part of the New York City Geographic District #31 district in Staten Island, New York.
Is IS 61 William A Morris a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 61 William A Morris 711th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 9% 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 61 William A Morris?
Hispanic 51%, Black 31%, White 11%, Asian 4% (926 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 61 William A Morris cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10301 is $712K 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.