P.S. 013 M. L. Lindemeyer

These scores are striking. P.S. 013 posted 78.8% math proficiency and 74.7% ELA proficiency in 2025 — both well above the district averages of 61%. What's especially notable is the trajectory: this school has more than doubled its ELA scores since 2016 (from 37% to 75%) and nearly doubled math (from 43% to 79%). The dip in 2022 (48.7% ELA, 38.8% math) reflects COVID disruption that hit many high-poverty schools hard, but the recovery has been robust. Grade 5 math stands out at 87.5%, and Grade 3 reading at 79.4% shows early literacy gains.

The survey data tells a remarkable story: 100% parent-teacher trust, 100% parent-principal trust, 100% strong relationships. These numbers are extraordinary. Teachers report 98% safety and 100% trust in leadership. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years — a discipline record that suggests either excellent behavior management or very low-level issues. However, the 61.4% chronic absenteeism rate casts a shadow: more than half of students are missing significant school time, which may explain why some families report satisfaction even as attendance lags.

With 795 students across pre-K through 5th grade, P.S. 013 is a mid-sized elementary. The student body is diverse: 43% Hispanic, 24% Asian, 17% White, 12% Black. The economic need index of 73.3% indicates a high-poverty population, yet the school outperforms peers with similar demographics. The diversity index of 77% reflects a genuinely mixed student body. IEP students make up 27% — a substantial population receiving special education services.

The Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill neighborhood on Staten Island's North Shore is a mix of older single-family homes, small apartment buildings, and a commercial strip. Median home values of $553,000 and homeownership at 54% suggest a working-to-middle-class community. The safety score of 45 and transit score of 39 reflect a car-dependent area — families will likely drive or rely on school buses. The neighborhood has a lower family density (28th percentile) but solid stability (68th percentile), indicating residents stay long-term.

This is a car-dependent area with limited transit options. Most families drive or use school bus services; walking is feasible for nearby residents but not practical for many zoned families.