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Michael J Petrides School (the)
School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY
A New York City Geographic District #31 school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
715 OCEAN TERR, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Michael J Petrides School (the) score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Michael J Petrides School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,937
Median home value
$657,000
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #31
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #59 of 74
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Michael J Petrides School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michael J Petrides School (the)
Michael J Petrides School (the) is a public school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 1,429 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,207 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michael J Petrides School (the)
What grades does Michael J Petrides School (the) serve?
Michael J Petrides School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Michael J Petrides School (the)?
Michael J Petrides School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 1,429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael J Petrides School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael J Petrides School (the) is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michael J Petrides School (the) rank in NY?
Michael J Petrides School (the) ranks #3,207 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Michael J Petrides School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Michael J Petrides School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Michael J Petrides School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael J Petrides School (the) has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Michael J Petrides School (the) a charter school?
No, Michael J Petrides School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michael J Petrides School (the) a Title I school?
No, Michael J Petrides School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michael J Petrides School (the)?
58.9% of students at Michael J Petrides School (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 107
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (718) 815-0186
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 10301)
- 39,799
- Area average commute
- 45.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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