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Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY

A New York City Geographic District #31 elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1625 FOREST AVE, Staten Island, NY 10302

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change-5.97 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-39.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.7 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism49.2%

Students at Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 20% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,089

Median home value

$586,300

Median rent

$1,800/mo

College educated

28.9%

Homeownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New World Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–80.4 mi805Compare →
PS 21 Margaret Emery-elm ParkEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.4 mi393Compare →
PS 22 GranitevilleEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.4 mi768Compare →
PS 30 WesterleighEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–50.7 mi683Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #31

Schools in district
74
Rank in district
#74 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.

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 376 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,710 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning

What grades does Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning serve?

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning?

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning 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 Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning rank in NY?

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning ranks #4,710 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning a charter school?

No, Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning a Title I school?

No, Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning?

84.8% of students at Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning 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 – 5th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.2%
Area population (ZIP 10302)
19,693
Area average commute
41.8 min
Area median age
34.8
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 10302; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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