The Stephanie A. Vierno School

The Stephanie A. Vierno School (31R041) is a public school in District 31, New Dorp-Midland Beach, Staten Island, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 47% of tested students were proficient in reading and 64% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 683 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 24.7 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: New Dorp-Midland Beach
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

The Stephanie A. Vierno School
216 Clawson St, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA
Staten Island, New Dorp-Midland Beach

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 47%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 14 points from 2025; reading is down 5 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 11% in reading (76 tested), compared with 47% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 24.7, larger than most NYC elementary schools.
  • Math is up 10 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • English learners make up 23% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district elementary schools.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

96%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 62% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.45 · 35th 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

47%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

311 students tested

Level 120%
Level 233%
Level 329%
Level 418%

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

Students in special education11%

76 students tested

General education students59%

235 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 343%
Grade 453%
Grade 543%

Mathematics

64%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

317 students tested

Level 115%
Level 221%
Level 344%
Level 421%

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

Students in special education32%

76 students tested

General education students75%

241 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 366%
Grade 472%
Grade 550%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school47%
District 3156%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school64%
District 3163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests60%47%55%64%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
201860%55%
201955%52%
202246%45%
202352%54%
202445%51%
202561%63%
202647%64%

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: 51%1.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 37%1.3 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 43%2.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 61%1.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 48%2.2 mi away

  6. The Stephanie A. Vierno School (this school)47%

    Economic need index: 69%

  7. Economic need index: 71%1.3 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 75%0.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%2.0 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 51%1.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 37%1.3 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 61%1.2 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 43%2.1 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 48%2.2 mi away

  6. The Stephanie A. Vierno School (this school)64%

    Economic need index: 69%

  7. Economic need index: 75%0.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 71%1.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%2.0 mi away

The Stephanie A. Vierno School vs P.S. 038 George Cromwell

MeasureThe Stephanie A. Vierno SchoolP.S. 038 George Cromwell
2026 reading proficient47% (-14 points vs 2025)31% (-22 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient64% (+2 points vs 2025)60% (+5 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)24.719.4
Enrollment (2025–26)683339
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.310.4
Family satisfaction (2026)96%93%
Principal trust (2026)98%99%
Teacher trust (2026)98%99%
Leadership (2026)97%99%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

The Stephanie A. Vierno School has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 038 George Cromwell (47% vs 31%) and higher family satisfaction (2026) (96% vs 93%).

Student body

Enrollment

683 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 31 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

24.7

children in the average K–5 class; about 12.3 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

23%

was 26% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

74% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 69% — 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: 36% White, 25% Hispanic, 31% Asian, 6% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 69% — 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
95%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
96%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

216 Clawson St, Staten Island, NY 10306, 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 11% in reading (76 tested), compared with 47% 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: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: New Dorp-Midland Beach, Staten Island
  • Address: 216 Clawson St, Staten Island, NY 10306, USA