David Marquis School Of The Arts serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Marquis School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
David Marquis School Of The Arts's student population of 493 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of David Marquis School Of The Arts is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are David Marquis School Of The Arts often compared to?
David Marquis School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 373 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend David Marquis School Of The Arts?
493 students attend David Marquis School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of David Marquis School Of The Arts students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Marquis School Of The Arts?
David Marquis School Of The Arts has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does David Marquis School Of The Arts offer ?
David Marquis School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David Marquis School Of The Arts part of?
David Marquis School Of The Arts is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is David Marquis School Of The Arts located?
David Marquis School Of The Arts is located in the Great Kills neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Great Kills.
School Reviews
1 10/15/2020
Teachers are great and caring. It's the rest of the staff that is a nightmare. Even during covid they have to start some drama. Parents beware. You will lose sleep and develop ulcers.
2 7/20/2009
This school is run by idiots. Teachers are burnt out and need to retire to allow caring people to help these kids.
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