P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown

P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown (31R044) is a public school in District 31, Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Port Ivory-Graniteville, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 10% of tested students were proficient in reading and 24% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 457 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 16.6 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Port Ivory-Graniteville
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Locations (1)

P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown
80 Maple Pkwy, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA
Staten Island, Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Port Ivory-Graniteville

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 10%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 10 points from 2025 — 40% of students here are in special education; general education students scored 16% in reading (2026).

Also worth knowing: Math is up 6 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • Reading is down 12 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 16.6, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 24%, lower than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (13%) to compare results.
  • Economic need is higher than at most district elementary schools (93% in 2025–26).

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 13% answered

of parents trust the principal:
84%
trust their child's teachers:
92%
satisfied with the education overall:
88%

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.2 · 0th 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

10%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

195 students tested

Level 157%
Level 232%
Level 39%
Level 42%

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

Students in special education2%

82 students tested

General education students16%

113 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 312%
Grade 46%
Grade 513%

Mathematics

24%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

194 students tested

Level 145%
Level 231%
Level 323%
Level 42%

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

Students in special education8%

80 students tested

General education students36%

114 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 321%
Grade 425%
Grade 527%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school10%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school24%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests15%10%13%24%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
201815%13%
201914%14%
202214%14%
202323%18%
202416%20%
202521%20%
202610%24%

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. P.S. 030 Westerleigh59%

    Economic need index: 39%1.6 mi away

  2. Staten Island School of Civic Leadership55%

    Economic need index: 67%0.9 mi away

  3. P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park51%

    Economic need index: 85%0.7 mi away

  4. P.S. 060 Alice Austen46%

    Economic need index: 62%1.5 mi away

  5. P.S. 019 The Curtis School40%

    Economic need index: 87%1.4 mi away

  6. P.S. 022 Graniteville37%

    Economic need index: 81%0.6 mi away

  7. Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning33%

    Economic need index: 77%0.9 mi away

  8. P.S. 020 Port Richmond22%

    Economic need index: 90%1.3 mi away

  9. P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown (this school)10%

    Economic need index: 93%

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 030 Westerleigh76%

    Economic need index: 39%1.6 mi away

  2. Staten Island School of Civic Leadership68%

    Economic need index: 67%0.9 mi away

  3. P.S. 21 Margaret Emery-Elm Park60%

    Economic need index: 85%0.7 mi away

  4. P.S. 060 Alice Austen59%

    Economic need index: 62%1.5 mi away

  5. P.S. 022 Graniteville48%

    Economic need index: 81%0.6 mi away

  6. P.S. 019 The Curtis School45%

    Economic need index: 87%1.4 mi away

  7. Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning39%

    Economic need index: 77%0.9 mi away

  8. P.S. 020 Port Richmond35%

    Economic need index: 90%1.3 mi away

  9. P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown (this school)24%

    Economic need index: 93%

P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown vs P.S. 022 Graniteville

MeasureP.S. 044 Thomas C. BrownP.S. 022 Graniteville
2026 reading proficient10% (-10 points vs 2025)37% (-12 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient24% (+5 points vs 2025)48% (+1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)16.617.0
Enrollment (2025–26)457665
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)8.67.4
Family satisfaction (2026)88%92%
Principal trust (2026)84%97%
Teacher trust (2026)92%97%
Leadership (2026)86%98%
Distance between schools0.6 mi

P.S. 044 Thomas C. Brown has lower reading proficiency than P.S. 022 Graniteville (10% vs 37%) and lower math proficiency (24% vs 48%); 2026 reading is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need; 2026 math is lower than most NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

457 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 136 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

16.6

children in the average K–5 class; about 8.6 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 8% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

93% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 93% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

40%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 6% White, 50% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 38% Black, 2% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 93% — 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
86%
Disability support services
81%
Outreach
88%
Facilities
87%
Parent involvement
94%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

80 Maple Pkwy, Staten Island, NY 10303, 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 2% in reading (82 tested), compared with 10% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Port Ivory-Graniteville, Staten Island
  • Address: 80 Maple Pkwy, Staten Island, NY 10303, USA