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PS 44 Thomas C Brown
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
80 MAPLE PKWY, Staten Island, NY 10303
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
3.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,527 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#81 of 86
public schools
In district
#70 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
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PS 44 Thomas C Brown
Elementary School in Staten Island · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 44 Thomas C Brown
PS 44 Thomas C Brown is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. PS 44 Thomas C Brown serves approximately 537 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 44 Thomas C Brown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,527 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 44 Thomas C Brown show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.4 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 6.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
77% of students at PS 44 Thomas C Brown were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 44 Thomas C Brown — Students at PS 44 Thomas C Brown score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.
How PS 44 Thomas C Brown Compares
See how PS 44 Thomas C Brown performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
80 MAPLE PKWY, Staten Island, NY 10303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 44 Thomas C Brown may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. NEW WORLD PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 54 CHARLES W LENG (rated 8.0/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 30 WESTERLEIGH (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,429
Median Home Value
$457,600
Median Rent
$1,520/mo
Population
25,993
College Educated
29.6%
Homeownership
62.3%
Avg Commute
46.7 min
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Median Age
37.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 44 Thomas C Brown
What grades does PS 44 Thomas C Brown serve?
PS 44 Thomas C Brown serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 44 Thomas C Brown?
PS 44 Thomas C Brown has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 44 Thomas C Brown?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 44 Thomas C Brown is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 44 Thomas C Brown rank in NY?
PS 44 Thomas C Brown ranks #4,527 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 44 Thomas C Brown's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 44 Thomas C Brown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 PS 44 Thomas C Brown?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 44 Thomas C Brown has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 44 Thomas C Brown a charter school?
No, PS 44 Thomas C Brown is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 44 Thomas C Brown a Title I school?
No, PS 44 Thomas C Brown is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 44 Thomas C Brown?
92.9% of students at PS 44 Thomas C Brown qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.3%
- Phone
- (718) 442-0433
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #70 of 74
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