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Test scores here are strong and trending up in a way that should reassure parents. ELA proficiency sits at 77.7% (vs. a district average around 61%) and math is at 85.5% (district average around 61%) — a yawning gap in math. The trend tells the more interesting story: math proficiency has climbed from 57.5% in 2016 to 85.5% in 2025, and ELA from 54.7% to 77.7%. Scores are remarkably consistent across grades 6, 7, and 8 — a 6th-grader here is likely to see proficiency rates close to what an 8th-grader does, which suggests solid instruction at every level rather than a school that's carried by its oldest students. The overall quality score of 3.26/4 is comfortably above the district average of about 2.45/4.

This is a school where adults seem to genuinely like working together and families feel heard. Teacher-reported trust in colleagues (98%), trust in the principal (97%), and confidence in instruction quality (98%) are all exceptionally high — well above district averages. Parent satisfaction (96%) and parent-principal trust (97%) are similarly strong, suggesting the home-school relationship is in good shape. Discipline is essentially a non-issue here: only 5 suspensions last year, with a 0% suspension rate (district average is around 0.4%). The daily attendance rate of 93.8% is comfortably above the district's 91.4%. One number parents should look at honestly: chronic absenteeism is reported at 82.2%, meaning a large share of students miss 10% or more of school days. That's a real consideration even though the daily attendance number looks healthy.

The student body closely tracks the surrounding neighborhood. About 67% of students are white, 14% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 2% Black, and 1% multiracial — a much less racially diverse population than the citywide average, but a reasonable reflection of Arden Heights-Rossville, where household income is around $105K and homeownership is over 85%. The economic need index of 29.8 is relatively low (meaning fewer students from low-income households), and 22% of students have IEPs — a substantial special education population that's worth knowing about if your child has learning needs. The school offers ELL support as well.

Arden Heights-Rossville is a quiet, family-dense corner of Staten Island with a distinctly suburban feel — median household income around $105K, homeownership over 85%, and 28% of households have kids at home. Poverty is low (under 5%) and the median home value is north of $560K, so this is a solidly middle-class area where families tend to put down roots. The 35.9% rate of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher suggests a population that values education and is engaged with their kids' schooling — which tracks with the school's high parent survey response rate and satisfaction scores.

Getting here without a car is doable but not seamless. The nearest subway is the Huguenot station on the Staten Island Railway, about a 17-minute walk from the school. Most families in this part of Staten Island drive.