I.S. 034 Tottenville

I.S. 034 Tottenville (31R034) is a public school in District 31, Tottenville, Staten Island, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 68% of tested students were proficient in reading and 79% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1303 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Tottenville
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Locations (1)

I.S. 034 Tottenville
528 Academy Ave, Staten Island, NY 10307, USA
Staten Island, Tottenville

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 79%, higher than most NYC middle schools and about typical for those with similar economic need; down 5 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: Reading is down 5 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; lower than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need.

What the numbers say

  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most NYC middle schools.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 75% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.55 · 78th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

68%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1112 students tested

Level 110%
Level 222%
Level 332%
Level 436%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education35%

232 students tested

General education students76%

880 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 667%
Grade 770%
Grade 866%

Mathematics

79%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1107 students tested

Level 17%
Level 214%
Level 340%
Level 439%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education51%

223 students tested

General education students86%

884 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 676%
Grade 784%
Grade 878%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school68%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school79%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests64%68%66%79%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201864%66%
201961%75%
202273%64%
202373%81%
202471%76%
202573%85%
202668%79%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 40%3.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 41%3.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 45%5.7 mi away

  4. I.S. 034 Tottenville (this school)68%

    Economic need index: 33%

  5. Economic need index: 49%6.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 58%6.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 61%7.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 67%8.8 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 68%8.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 41%3.5 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 40%3.2 mi away

  3. I.S. 034 Tottenville (this school)79%

    Economic need index: 33%

  4. Economic need index: 49%6.4 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 45%5.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 67%8.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 58%6.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 61%7.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 68%8.9 mi away

I.S. 034 Tottenville vs I.S. 007 Elias Bernstein

MeasureI.S. 034 TottenvilleI.S. 007 Elias Bernstein
2026 reading proficient68% (-6 points vs 2025)76% (-2 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient79% (-5 points vs 2025)80% (-3 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)13031210
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)13.815.3
Family satisfaction (2026)97%97%
Principal trust (2026)98%97%
Teacher trust (2026)97%96%
Leadership (2026)97%98%
Distance between schools3.2 mi

I.S. 034 Tottenville has lower reading proficiency than I.S. 007 Elias Bernstein (68% vs 76%); 2026 reading is lower than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

1303 students

6–8 · up 225 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

13.8

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

2%

was 3% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

44% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 33% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

26%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 68% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 2% Black, 2% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 33% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
90%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

528 Academy Ave, Staten Island, NY 10307, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 35% in reading (232 tested), compared with 68% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Middle School
  • Courses Listed: 33
  • Location: Tottenville, Staten Island
  • Address: 528 Academy Ave, Staten Island, NY 10307, USA