I.S. 024 Myra S. Barnes 750 Durant Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10308,

"Honestly a really average school. The teachers are alright, some are passionate about their work while others are obviously just enjoying tenure. The main issue is their poor managing of resources- the classrooms and equipment aren't being regularly updated and the students deserve a better learning environment. Students tend to be generally awful, as most middle schoolers are, but the teachers are no help in that regard. This is likely due to fear of bad publicity. When I attended, there were at least 3 kids who transferred out due to bullying problems per year."

"The park is a Great place to hang out with friends, great place to bring kids, just no basketball hoops"

"It's not that bad of a school the teachers are ok the school is awesome. I'm glad I came to this school and met all my friends and teachers. A lot of the teachers are very strict though."

"It's FUN at times like the trips and dances and stuff but they haven't let us outside in like 3 weeks and they say it's because of the way we act and it's not meee!!!!When me and my friends try to make the girls shut up they get twice as lound... most of the girls of this generation don't give a crap about grades either... I sat next to girls that got 0/100's! So yea I'd personally say that the teachers,deans,paras,guards,principal and school are great but the kids are not really taking the greatness... many will not go to collage and instead go to Mc Donald's and few will be successful... that's just how it is today in this corrupted world of today that WE ALL CALL HOME..."

"I just graduated the school a year ago. The school and the teachers are an amazing group of people. They are always there when you need them and your kids will love it them. Teachers and guidance counselors are always there for their students through everything. The principal and assistant principals are always there for your kids as well. There is a good amount of discipline and responsibility put on the kids and it will help them with the future. Of course school lunch isn't the best because its public school but its the Board of Ed so what can you do. If you can send your child there I definitely would!"