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I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes vs. I.s. 2 George L Egbert

Should you attend I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes or I.s. 2 George L Egbert? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes
750 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
I.s. 2 George L Egbert
333 Midland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10306
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

I.s. 2 George L Egbert ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,289 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 955 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 2 George L Egbert ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,289 students
955 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 2 George L Egbert over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 2 George L Egbert.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
81 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 2 George L Egbert over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 2 George L Egbert with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#660 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
#1961 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 2 George L Egbert, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 30% in NY)
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 2 George L Egbert who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 2 George L Egbert who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 2 George L Egbert who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 2 George L Egbert by grade.
Grade 6 Students
434
305
Grade 7 Students
429
328
Grade 8 Students
424
322
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
19%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
61%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 2 George L Egbert, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 24 Myra S Barnes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 2 George L Egbert, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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