Is Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon a good school?

Yes! Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 47 th of 2439 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?

In the 2022-23 school year, 536 students attended Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon?

Students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon are 55% White, 26% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon attend?

Students who attend Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon usually go on to attend: Middle : Is 24 Myra S Barnes High : New Dorp High School

Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Summary:

Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is an exceptional elementary school located in Staten Island, New York, serving 536 students in grades PK-5. As part of the New York City Geographic District #31, this school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math assessments. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, over 80% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 55.99% and the state's 44.89%. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian and White students, may contribute to its exceptional academic success, as research suggests that diverse learning environments can foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

What sets Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon apart is its ability to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs. The school ranks among the top in the state for these subgroups, indicating that it has implemented effective strategies and interventions to meet the diverse needs of its student population. While the nearby schools in the same district, such as Ps 36 J C Drumgoole and Ps 50 Frank Hankinson, also perform well, Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon consistently outperforms them in academic measures, making it a standout institution in the New York education system.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308-2798

(718) 356-2800

District: New York City Geographic District #31

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,625

Students who attend Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon usually attend:

Middle:	Is 24 Myra S Barnes
High:	New Dorp High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 536

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

Asian:

25.6%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 49 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.59. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Asian (25.6%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is 19.2, which is the highest among 50 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31! (See more...)

Compare Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon employs 27.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon is $16,625, which is the lowest among 50 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #31!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon 47^th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #31:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #31 398^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

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Rank History for all students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	60.75	1063^rd	2206	51.8%
2007	59.92	1082^nd	2219	51.2%
2008	70.07	730^th	2227	67.2%
2009	77.91	376^th	2257	83.3%
2010	85.89	158^th	2263	93.0%
2011	89.55	109^th	2286	95.2%
2012	92.62	22^nd	2320	99.1%
2013	89.58	163^rd	2325	93.0%
2014	64.24	790^th	2345	66.3%
2015	76.53	486^th	2352	79.3%
2016	80.80	371^st	2366	84.3%
2017	88.32	188^th	2386	92.1%
2018	90.45	141^st	2395	94.1%
2019	93.14	125^th	2413	94.8%
2021	93.03	55^th	2201	97.5%
2022	95.70	53^rd	2434	97.8%
2023	96.59	47^th	2439	98.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	98.13	14^th	1027	98.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	72.17	293^rd	1941	84.9%
2019	76.41	211^th	1859	88.6%
2021	92.51	24^th	1044	97.7%
2022	91.50	74^th	2031	96.4%
2023	91.30	96^th	2016	95.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	81.69	236^th	2045	88.5%
2019	88.91	168^th	2032	91.7%
2021	94.96	36^th	1678	97.9%
2022	97.77	27^th	2099	98.7%
2023	97.91	34^th	2041	98.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.89	105^th	2338	95.5%
2019	94.54	72^nd	2357	96.9%
2021	88.31	117^th	1955	94.0%
2022	93.63	77^th	2401	96.8%
2023	95.66	53^rd	2403	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.07	193^rd	2340	91.8%
2019	88.76	206^th	2358	91.3%
2021	94.01	13^th	1961	99.3%
2022	96.11	31^st	2400	98.7%
2023	96.15	42^nd	2400	98.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	87.03	4^th	430	99.1%
2022	85.79	42^nd	671	93.7%
2023	83.12	64^th	605	89.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	74.52	253^rd	1392	81.8%
2019	66.78	321^st	1315	75.6%

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Rank History for White students at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	84.98	115^th	1408	91.8%
2019	89.62	86^th	1338	93.6%
2021	84.76	99^th	1224	91.9%
2022	89.19	58^th	1399	95.9%
2023	91.94	49^th	1337	96.3%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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by a parent
Monday, June 28, 2021

My daughter just graduated from this school and I have nothing but good things about this school to say. Teachers are amazing and they make sure your child is in the level of everyone else in the class if she/he is behind. My daughter had extra help from teachers and volunteer instructors to improve her math and reading skills. All the help needed was provided by school so I did not even had to worry about getting tutors. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 29, 2021

Horrible school and the administration is extremely lazy. They will not respond to parents nor deal with them. They only teach to the city wide exams to make it seem as if they are a great school.

The teachers are great and try to do as much as they can with their limited resources. They are NOT a blue ribbon school and with such an incompetent principal and assistant principal, they will never be a blue ribbon school. It’s unfortunate. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	325	2	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	341
1990	330	3	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	352
1991	331	5	15	15	1	n/a	n/a	367
1992	365	2	14	5	2	n/a	n/a	388
1993	389	3	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	415
1994	518	26	13	44	2	n/a	n/a	603
1995	477	9	19	29	2	n/a	n/a	536
1996	477	9	19	29	2	n/a	n/a	536
1997	503	13	18	42	3	n/a	n/a	579
1998	482	10	19	42	2	n/a	n/a	555
1999	492	13	21	42	0	n/a	n/a	568
2000	481	11	14	38	0	n/a	n/a	544
2001	500	14	12	41	1	n/a	n/a	568
2002	490	14	11	49	0	n/a	n/a	564
2003	490	14	11	49	0	n/a	n/a	564
2004	465	8	8	50	0	n/a	n/a	531
2005	448	3	9	49	1	n/a	n/a	510
2006	387	5	9	46	1	n/a	n/a	448
2007	375	6	11	44	4	n/a	n/a	440
2008	361	6	13	59	2	n/a	n/a	441
2009	371	4	15	62	2	n/a	n/a	454
2010	341	7	13	54	1	n/a	n/a	416
2011	345	9	10	56	1	0	0	421
2012	367	11	15	59	1	1	0	454
2013	407	17	31	52	0	1	0	508
2014	434	14	30	65	2	0	1	546
2015	435	14	34	67	2	0	2	554
2016	435	9	36	74	2	0	3	559
2017	445	8	44	86	0	0	5	588
2018	440	8	54	92	0	1	7	602
2019	429	8	61	86	0	1	9	594
2020	406	8	85	77	0	1	9	586
2021	376	9	95	69	0	1	12	562
2022	328	8	115	77	1	1	10	540
2023	293	8	137	85	1	1	11	536

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	341	17.9	19.0	n/a
1990	352	19.0	18.5	n/a
1991	367	18.9	19.4	n/a
1992	388	19.9	19.4	n/a
1993	415	21.2	19.6	n/a
1994	603	23.2	26.0	n/a
1995	536	27.2	19.7	n/a
1996	536	27.2	19.7	n/a
1997	579	30.2	19.2	19.2
1998	555	31.2	17.8	20
1999	568	34.2	16.6	21.5
2000	544	33.8	16.1	26.1
2001	568	38.0	14.9	26.1
2002	564	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	564	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	531	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	510	n/a	n/a	0
2006	448	33.0	13.6	34.8
2007	440	32.0	13.8	38
2008	441	32.0	13.8	39.7
2009	454	34.0	13.4	33
2010	416	30.0	13.8	n/a
2011	421	27.0	15.5	39.9
2012	454	29.0	15.6	36.3
2013	508	33.0	15.3	38
2014	546	32.0	17.0	36.1
2015	554	35.0	15.8	35.2
2016	559	33.0	16.9	34.3
2017	588	34.2	17.1	33
2018	602	36.0	16.7	35
2019	594	35.0	16.9	35.7
2020	586	31.0	18.9	36.2
2021	562	34.4	16.3	42.2
2022	540	28.6	18.8	46.7
2023	536	27.8	19.2	46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 8 Shirlee Solomon

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	341	17.9	19.0	n/a
1990	352	19.0	18.5	n/a
1991	367	18.9	19.4	n/a
1992	388	19.9	19.4	n/a
1993	415	21.2	19.6	n/a
1994	603	23.2	26.0	n/a
1995	536	27.2	19.7	n/a
1996	536	27.2	19.7	n/a
1997	579	30.2	19.2	19.2
1998	555	31.2	17.8	20
1999	568	34.2	16.6	21.5
2000	544	33.8	16.1	26.1
2001	568	38.0	14.9	26.1
2002	564	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	564	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	531	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	510	n/a	n/a	0
2006	448	33.0	13.6	34.8
2007	440	32.0	13.8	38
2008	441	32.0	13.8	39.7
2009	454	34.0	13.4	33
2010	416	30.0	13.8	n/a
2011	421	27.0	15.5	39.9
2012	454	29.0	15.6	36.3
2013	508	33.0	15.3	38
2014	546	32.0	17.0	36.1
2015	554	35.0	15.8	35.2
2016	559	33.0	16.9	34.3
2017	588	34.2	17.1	33
2018	602	36.0	16.7	35
2019	594	35.0	16.9	35.7
2020	586	31.0	18.9	36.2
2021	562	34.4	16.3	42.2
2022	540	28.6	18.8	46.7
2023	536	27.8	19.2	46.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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