I.S. 034 Tottenville

This school delivers strong academic results that stand out against Staten Island district averages — ELA proficiency at 73.4% is roughly 12 points above the district's 61.3%, while math at 84.3% surpasses the district by over 23 points. The overall 3.15/4 score reflects consistent performance across subjects, with particularly impressive math scores climbing steadily from 54.8% in 2016 to today's 84.3%. Grade-level breakdown shows steady performance across sixth through eighth grade, with eighth-grade math reaching 87.7%. Science proficiency at 57.6% is notably lower than the other core subjects, suggesting an area for potential growth.

The school reports extraordinary trust metrics across the board — 97% parent satisfaction, 99% teacher instruction quality, and 98% trust in the principal among both parents and teachers. These numbers suggest a school where families feel heard and teachers feel supported in their work. Discipline data shows zero suspensions for the 2023-24 school year, continuing a downward trend from 2 suspensions each in the prior two years. However, chronic absenteeism at 71.3% is notably high, particularly among female students (73.2%) and Asian students (90.2%), which warrants attention even as daily attendance remains solid at 92%.

The student body is predominantly White (73%) with significant Hispanic representation (20%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. With 27% IEP students and only 5% Asian enrollment, the population is less diverse than many NYC middle schools. The economic need index of 30.8% indicates a more affluent community, and PTA fundraising of $165 per student exceeds the district average, suggesting active family engagement. The 44% diversity index is moderate for Staten Island but lower than most citywide averages.

Tottenville-Charleston is a suburban, family-oriented Staten Island neighborhood characterized by high homeownership (77.6%), low poverty (6.5%), and strong education orientation (92.72 percentile). The area scores exceptionally high on safety (84.67) and health environment (100), with median home values at $796,259 and household income at $128,193. Transit access is limited (18.77), reflecting the car-dependent nature of southern Staten Island. Families with children make up 27.8% of households.

Like most of Staten Island's southern reaches, this area is suburban in character — families typically drive to school, though students living within the zoned area can walk or bike; the Academy Avenue location is accessible from surrounding residential streets