Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School

Academic proficiency data is not included in this dataset, so direct performance comparisons to district averages (61% ELA, 61% Math) cannot be made. The average class size of 23.4 matches the district average exactly. The school offers AP Courses, Humanities, World Languages including Spanish, and ELL Support — a standard college-prep lineup for a Staten Island high school.

This is where Gaynor McCown really stands out. Parent satisfaction sits at 92% with 95% trust in both teachers and the principal — remarkably high figures. Teachers report 97% instruction quality and a perfect 100% trust in the principal, with 98% collegial trust among staff. There were zero suspensions last year, compared to a district average of 0.44%. The family survey response rate was 19% with 99 responses, giving a solid picture of participating families' perspectives. This suggests a school where adults genuinely collaborate and families feel heard.

With 435 students, Gaynor McCown is a small high school in a borough where schools tend to be larger. The student body is 50% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% Black, and 9% Asian, with a diversity index of 68% — notably diverse for Staten Island. About 25% of students have IEPs, and the economic need index is 47.1%, slightly below the city average but indicating meaningful population of higher-need students. The neighborhood is predominantly affluent (median income $98K, 76% homeownership) and educated (34% BA+), so there's a socioeconomic alignment between school and community.

New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis is one of Staten Island's most stable, family-dense neighborhoods on the north shore. The area scores very high on safety (85) and stability (87), with a poverty rate of just 10.5%. Transit access is limited (score of 18) — this is very much a car-dependent area. The health environment scores near perfect (99), with low pollution and lead exposure. Families will find a suburban feel with single-family homes, parks, and low crime — but should expect to drive most places.

This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Most families will drive or get dropped off; public transit options are limited and the school is not within easy walking distance of major transit hubs.