P.S. 045 John Tyler

Test scores at P.S. 045 have followed a steep upward trajectory, with ELA climbing from 40.8% in 2016 to 61.9% in 2025 and Math soaring from 28.6% to 63.8% over the same period — gains of roughly 20+ points in each subject. The school now sits slightly above the district average in both ELA (61.9% vs. 61.3%) and Math (63.8% vs. 61.0%), with an overall quality score of 2.51 compared to the district's 2.45. Grade-level data shows particularly strong 4th grade performance (68.7% ELA, 73% Math), while 5th grade Math lags slightly behind the schoolwide average.

The culture at P.S. 045 reads like a parent's ideal: 95% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, 100% reporting strong relationships, and 98% teacher-reported safety. Teachers give near-universal marks for instruction quality (98%) and report excellent collegial trust (93%). The school has maintained zero suspensions for two of the past three years. However, there's a notable tension: chronic absenteeism sits at a striking 70.5%, far above typical benchmarks — though notably lower for Hispanic students (60.6%) than for White (82.9%) and Multiracial (96.8%) groups. This suggests attendance may be driven more by logistical or health factors than dissatisfaction with the school itself.

With 817 students, the school reflects a diverse Staten Island community: 43% Hispanic, 24% White, 18% Black, 10% Asian, and 5% Multiracial, yielding a diversity index of 80%. The economic need index of 61.5% indicates a moderate-to-high need population, with 22% of students receiving IEP services. This mix sits comfortably within the neighborhood's character — a stable, homeowner-dominant area with a median household income around $109,000 and 42% of adults holding bachelor's degrees.

The West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill area is one of Staten Island's more stable and family-oriented neighborhoods, scoring 89.66 on stability and 73.18 on education orientation. Safety scores moderately well (70.5), though transit access is limited (50.96) — reflecting Staten Island's car-dependent nature. The neighborhood has a strong health environment score (91.95) and relatively low poverty (10%), with median home values around $640,000 and homeownership at 57%. Families with children make up about 24% of households.

Like most of Staten Island, this area is largely car-dependent. Families typically drive or rely on bus routes; walking is feasible for those close by but not typical for most commuters.