Serving 1,108 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 34 Tottenville ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 34 Tottenville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
I.s. 34 Tottenville's student population of 1,108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 34 Tottenville ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 34 Tottenville is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#795 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
69%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 34 Tottenville's ranking?
I.s. 34 Tottenville is ranked #795 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 34 Tottenville often compared to?
I.s. 34 Tottenvilleis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 7 Elias Bernstein, I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 34 Tottenville?
1,108 students attend I.s. 34 Tottenville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of I.s. 34 Tottenville students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 34 Tottenville?
I.s. 34 Tottenville has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 34 Tottenville offer ?
I.s. 34 Tottenville offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 34 Tottenville part of?
I.s. 34 Tottenville is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 34 Tottenville located?
I.s. 34 Tottenville is located in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Tottenville.
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