Summary:
The 10305 zip code area of Staten Island, New York is home to 5 elementary schools, including 4 traditional public schools and 1 public charter school. These schools serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools and others struggling to meet proficiency standards.
The top-performing schools in the area are PS 52 John C Thompson and PS 39 Francis J Murphy Junior, which consistently rank among the best elementary schools in New York. These schools boast strong academic achievement, with proficiency rates exceeding district and state averages in both English Language Arts and math. In contrast, PS 46 Albert V Maniscalco struggles, with proficiency rates often below 50%.
The schools in the 10305 zip code serve populations with varying levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the wide range of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, from 63.86% at the Staten Island Hebrew Public Charter School to 93.43% at PS 39 Francis J Murphy Junior. This suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the observed academic outcomes, though the relationship is complex and not solely determined by funding levels, which range from $19,484 per student at PS 52 John C Thompson to $40,481 per student at the charter school.
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