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PS 19 Curtis School (the)

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

A New York City Geographic District #31 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

780 POST AVE, Staten Island, NY 10310

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism55.4%

Students at PS 19 Curtis School (the) score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
24%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

92.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 19 Curtis School (the) 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 65Good Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable

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

Median income

$106,118

Median home value

$623,300

Median rent

$1,638/mo

College educated

30.8%

Homeownership

56.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 20 Port RichmondEnrollment path unverified2.6K–50.5 mi298Compare →
PS 18 John G WhittierEnrollment path unverified3.6PK–50.6 mi340Compare →
Port Richmond School for Visionary LearningEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–50.9 mi376Compare →
PS 21 Margaret Emery-elm ParkEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.9 mi393Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#69 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.

PS 19 Curtis School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 19 Curtis School (the)

PS 19 Curtis School (the) is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 433 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,424 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 19 Curtis School (the)

What grades does PS 19 Curtis School (the) serve?

PS 19 Curtis School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 19 Curtis School (the)?

PS 19 Curtis School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 19 Curtis School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 19 Curtis School (the) is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 19 Curtis School (the) rank in NY?

PS 19 Curtis School (the) ranks #4,424 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 19 Curtis School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

PS 19 Curtis School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 PS 19 Curtis School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 19 Curtis School (the) has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 19 Curtis School (the) a charter school?

No, PS 19 Curtis School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 19 Curtis School (the) a Title I school?

No, PS 19 Curtis School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 19 Curtis School (the)?

92.4% of students at PS 19 Curtis 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 – 5th
Enrollment
433
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.4%
Area population (ZIP 10310)
25,824
Area average commute
37.9 min
Area median age
36
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 10310; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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