I.S. 51 Edwin Markham

I am updating another comment on this shool. My son is safe in this school. The park is excellent too. It is safe alng with the school it self. Some people beg to differ. They say "what about the mexicans? What could happen to our children?" Mr. Mele is handeling it. And, there after schools.
—Submitted by a parent

i recently attended one of the schools "walk through" with the principal himself..i must say this school was never an option for my daughter but after hearing neighborhood parents raving about all the changes mr.mele has made in this school and everything they have to offer the children i was very impressed with what i saw. the school has been divided into acadamies..performing arts, creative web design and multi media technology!! after seeing all of this, the childrens behavior as well as the enthusiasm of the teachers with their classes i was sold... mr mele stated he wanted to give the people of westerleigh their school back and i think he is doing just that! see you in september
—Submitted by a parent

This school is certainly is a tough one to bare, the students are mostly made up of no more than lowlife D average students who always focus on their "swag" rather than academics, they can often be distracting and trouble making. Teachers affect the school too, but in mostly good ways, after the evil DOE giving out the newly introduced Common Core State tests, they started to really work hard to get me into highschool, (I'm currently an 8th grader)the only problem with the teachers is that other students can often give a bad impression and the teachers might treat you like those bad impressions, but with hard work, and attention, you can accomplish pre-graduation. The way they teach, however, should be more.....strict..... they barely give us homework, which can affect our memories and practice skills, I got about 1 or 2 homeworks a day, or no homework assignments at all. They don't try hard enough when not in the vicinity of the "big test", mostly because of the often dissapointing students reflecting an impression (keep in mind even with many test fails, missing work, absense, etc. they still managed to pass, what?!). The Schedules need work, as well, but I don't have space left.

I have worked at this school for 12 years. Mr. Mele has truly turned this school around. I hope anyone who is zoned for this school will come to one of the many walk throughs to see all the changes. We are all working very hard to ensure that every child (general ed, special ed, ICT, SETSS, etc.) receives the best educational experience!!!
—Submitted by a teacher

I am a student at I.S.51 and the new principal is really making a difference. I've been here for three years and the first year was not good. The principal was not involved at all. When she was going to retire it didn't make a difference. The new principal is very involved and their are just about no fights anymore. I do recommend this school.

This is a fantastic school that has definitely turned itself around in the past year or so since the new principle started. The school is very diverse and is one of the few schools that clearly supports the arts. There are so many things that my son is learning and I am very happy to send my son here.
—Submitted by a parent

great school with great teachers and great disiple .i could not ask for a better school to let my children go to .
—Submitted by a parent

I just transferred my daughter out of this school. Fighting, bullying, and threats seems to be the focus of the day. Staff does little or nothing to control this. I feel bad for the kids who are there to learn. High grades are given out with no effort at all. Just remember, the state tests prove what they have learned. Don;t make the same mistake I did. This school is more like a Zoo.
—Submitted by a parent

One of the most horrible schools on staten island. Principal has her head in the clouds and no clue teachers lie and to get in touch with someone nearly impossible and there is consatnt fighting of the children not control in this school at all
—Submitted by a parent

Well, let me be the first to vote!!!! IS 51 has a diverse population with strong leadership. The PTA leaders are extremely willing to help in anyway possible, for the benefit of the school and it's students.
—Submitted by a parent

this is a school that has a lot of bullies so please do not put your child in this school please!
—Submitted by a parent

this is the worst school ever I'm in my 3rd year at 51 and every year got worse and worse bullying is a huge problem unless your friends with popular kids the teachers don't do anything when the class is acting up they just keep going on and on on how their going to fail the kids bu some of the worst kids in my class are passing with 90's and they don't do anything but text on their phones and talk
—Submitted by a student

The staff and administration try so hard to reach each child and give them not just what they need educationally but emotionally and psychologically as well. Many children at this school carry a lot of emotional baggage but at this school they can feel safe & cared for.
—Submitted by a parent

This is such a horrible school. The teachers could care less about what goes on. I'm in my second year in this school and it's getting worse. I'm honestly glad my parents agreed on transferring me to a better school. If you have a choice between two schools, I strongly suggest you pick the other school. There is only a handful of good teachers here. I don't even think the principal is qualified, to be honest. In my opinion she does a terrible job of managing the school.
—Submitted by a student

too much fights and less education
—Submitted by a student

the school is great every teacher is nice and they try to give you the highest grade that you earned and bullying is not a big problem just be nice and dont pick on people
—Submitted by a student

Its a great school with good math techers and it may need a lil hellp with bullying
—Submitted by a student

this scholl is relly fun they care about u and u make friends very eaisly ALL the teachers do their job great and they are very nice !!!!
—Submitted by a student

I am a honor student and I love I.S.51. A few years ago it wasnt the greatest place to be. It has gone through alot of changes since then. Alot of the teachers are relatable and easy to talk to. The school doesnt have a great reputation though, (for reasons i do not understand). The school is divided into 3 acadamys and i can honestly say i know almost everyone in my acadamy. I.S.51 is an amazing school and i wouldnt go anywhere eles if i had the choice
—Submitted by a student

Worse of the worse. My child went there. Terrible leadership, terrible teachers(just a few good ones). Principal has to go along with some asst principals. Always the parents that care get called, never the parents that dont care. If your child is a good kid, child will always be in trouble and parents called. If ur child is bad or disrespectful, parent will not be called
—Submitted by a parent