P.S. 022 Graniteville

Test scores at P.S. 022 have climbed substantially since the pandemic low of 2022, when just 32.5% of students passed ELA and only 23.8% passed math. The current 48.7% ELA and 47% math proficiency represent real growth, but these still lag nearly 13 percentage points behind the district average. The pattern by grade is notable: third graders are performing at 34% ELA while fifth graders reach 57% — suggesting students who stay at the school through fifth grade are getting something that earlier grades may be missing, or that older students benefited from interventions now in place. With an overall quality score of 1.91 out of 4, the school is below the district average of 2.45.

This is where P.S. 022 genuinely shines. Parents report 93% satisfaction, and the trust numbers are remarkable: 96% believe in their children's teachers, 95% trust the principal, and every single parent surveyed (100%) reported strong relationships with school staff. Teachers echo this — 94% rate instruction quality highly, 96% feel safe at work, and 94% trust their colleagues. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years. However, there's a tension: chronic absenteeism is extremely high at 62.3%, which is worse than the district average. This suggests that while families who are engaged feel very positive about the school, getting students to show up consistently is a major challenge. The survey response rate of 36% from families means the positive view may not represent every household.

P.S. 022's student body is 61% Hispanic, 20% Black, 8% Asian, and 8% White, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. A striking 76.9% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating significant economic need — higher than many peer schools in the district. Nearly one-third of students (32%) have IEPs, suggesting a substantial special education population. Despite the economic challenges, families fundraise about $30 per student through the PTA, which is well below the district average of $141 per student — indicating fewer discretionary resources for enrichment programs.

The Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville neighborhood is a quiet, residential corner of Staten Island with a strong homeownership rate of 65% and a stability score of 77.39 — families here tend to stay. The median home value is $434,730 and median household income is $85,203, making this a working- to middle-class community. Safety scores are moderate at 68.58, while transit access is limited (32.57), meaning most families drive or walk. The family density is low (31.42), which aligns with the older, settled nature of the neighborhood. Health environment scores are strong at 91.19, though lead exposure rates are elevated at 15%.

Most families walk or drive — the neighborhood is residential and low-density, with limited public transit options