I.S. 007 Elias Bernstein

This school delivers strong academic results that stand out in District 31 — ELA proficiency at 77% and math at 83% both run roughly 16-22 percentage points above the district averages of 61%. The school earned an overall quality score of 3.2 out of 4, notably higher than the district average of 2.45. Grade-level data shows particular strength in seventh grade math (88.4%) and seventh grade ELA (81.1%), with consistent performance across all three grades served.

The school environment reflects remarkably strong relationships between families, teachers, and leadership — 97% of parents report satisfaction, and both parent-teacher and parent-principal trust scores hit 96%. Teachers rate instruction quality at 98%, and trust in leadership among staff reaches 94%. Discipline data shows dramatic improvement: suspensions dropped from 10 in 2022-23 to just 2 in 2023-24, resulting in a 0% suspension rate. Teacher-reported safety matches the district average at 95%. The culture feels collaborative, trusting, and focused on instruction.

The student body is predominantly White (74%), with meaningful Asian and Hispanic populations (12% each), reflecting the neighborhood's demographic composition. The diversity index of 45% is moderate, and the economic need index of 33.8% suggests a generally financially stable student population. Twenty percent of students have IEPs, and the school serves English Language Learners through dedicated ELL support programs. The PTA raised over $162,000 in 2024-25 ($141 per student), indicating strong family engagement and financial support for enrichment.

The Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow neighborhood on Staten Island offers a suburban, family-oriented atmosphere with single-family homes, high homeownership (80%), and a median home value around $800,000. Safety scores are strong (87th percentile), and the area reports very low poverty (5.4%). The neighborhood has an education orientation score of 69, indicating families here prioritize schooling. Transit access is limited (20th percentile), so most families drive. The area scores well for stability and health environment, making it a comfortable place to raise school-age children.

This is a car-dependent neighborhood on Staten Island — transit options are limited (19.92 score), and most families drive their children to school. The school sits along Huguenot Avenue, a main thoroughfare. Walkable for those who live nearby, but the default is school bus or parent drop-off for most families.