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Staten Island, NY

Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

205 tested · 84% of students

30% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 28% did.

  • Level 47%
  • Level 323%
  • Level 237%
  • Level 133%

Math

209 tested · 85% of students

28% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 34% did.

  • Level 45%
  • Level 323%
  • Level 235%
  • Level 136%

Science

62 tested · 78% of students

15% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 12% did.

  • Level 42%
  • Level 313%
  • Level 265%
  • Level 121%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled524480
Harassment, bullying, discrimination88
Cyberbullying01
False alarm10
Drugs11
Other threats12

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate88%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers98%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Kindergarten (31R078)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

49

Seats

100

Pre-K - School Day

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

36

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

480 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino47.1%
x
White3.8%
x
Black or African American41.9%
x
Asian3.5%
x
Two or More Races0.8%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.7%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1.3%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Arts2

Art Class, Music Class

Clubs and Activities2

Afterschool Programming Available, Free After School

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010306362

District
New York City Geographic District #31
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
480 students
Teachers (FTE)
43.2

Sources