I.S. 075 Frank D. Paulo

These scores are strong by any measure, but the math trajectory is particularly notable — climbing from the high-50s in 2016 to 85.5% in 2025 is a level of improvement you don't see often. All three grades perform above 80% in math, with Grade 8 hitting 88.6%. ELA sits at 77.7%, solidly above the district average of 61.3% and the citywide median. The school earns a 3.26/4 overall quality score, well above the district average of 2.45. Science at 64.9% is solid but a step below the reading and math performance.

The survey data reads like a best-case scenario: 96% parent satisfaction, 98% teacher instruction quality, and 97% trust between teachers and principal. These numbers are exceptional. Attendance sits at 93.8%, slightly above the district average, though chronic absenteeism at 82.2% is worth noting — it's high, particularly for a school where families are presumably engaged. Suspensions are nearly nonexistent at 0%, with just 5 total suspensions last year. This is a school where teachers and families are aligned and feel supported by leadership.

The student body is predominantly white (67%) with meaningful Asian (14%) and Hispanic (16%) representation. The diversity index of 56% reflects a less diverse community than much of the city, which tracks with the neighborhood's demographics — high homeownership (85.6%), low poverty (4.9%), and a median household income above $100,000. At 1,356 students, this is a sizable middle school with class sizes averaging 23.4 students.

Arden Heights-Rossville is one of Staten Island's most stable, family-oriented neighborhoods. Median home values top $560,000, homeownership rates are sky-high at 85.6%, and poverty is virtually nonexistent at 4.9%. The area scores well on safety (83) and family density (45), though transit access is limited (27) — this is a driving neighborhood. There are parks and green spaces, and the area has the feel of a community where families have been for generations.

This is not a walkable neighborhood by NYC standards — most families drive. The limited transit score (27) reflects Staten Island's car-dependent reality. Families should expect a commute, and weather or traffic can impact arrival times.