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PS 44 Thomas C Brown

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

A New York City Geographic District #31 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

80 MAPLE PKWY, Staten Island, NY 10303

  • Math 14% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-39.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-45.5 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism77.3%

Students at PS 44 Thomas C Brown score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency14%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
11%
ELA
9%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
11%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
9%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (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

92.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 44 Thomas C Brown 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 59Good Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$79,429

Median home value

$457,600

Median rent

$1,520/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10303; 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 22 GranitevilleEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–50.5 mi768Compare →
New World Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.0K–80.6 mi805Compare →
PS 21 Margaret Emery-elm ParkEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–50.6 mi393Compare →
Port Richmond School for Visionary LearningEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–50.9 mi376Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

New York City Geographic District #31

Schools in district
74
Rank in district
#70 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 44 Thomas C Brown is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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, serving approximately 537 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,527 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.3%
Phone
(718) 442-0433
Area population (ZIP 10303)
25,993
Area average commute
46.7 min
Area median age
37.6

Official sources & links

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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 10303; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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