P.S. 057 Hubert H. Humphrey

Test scores here are significantly below the Staten Island district average — 35% ELA and 30% Math versus the district's 61% in both subjects — placing this school among the lowest performers in District 31. However, the trend line shows genuine improvement: ELA climbed from 21% in 2022 to 35% in 2025, and Math rose from 17% to 30% over the same period. Grade 5 performs notably better than younger grades, suggesting older students may be benefiting from intervention efforts. The overall quality rating of 1.3 out of 4 reflects the distance still to travel.

Here's where P.S. 057 tells a more complicated story. Parent satisfaction is exceptional at 97%, with 98% parent-teacher trust and 97% parent-principal trust — families clearly feel welcomed and supported. Teachers rate instruction quality highly at 95%. However, teacher-reported safety sits at 83%, below the district average of 95%, which is something parents should ask about. The chronic absenteeism rate of 55.4% is alarming — more than half of students are missing substantial school, which directly impacts learning. Attendance itself is 89.5%, slightly below the district average. On the positive side, there have been zero suspensions for the past two years.

This is a predominantly Black and Hispanic school — 55% Black students and 35% Hispanic — serving 522 children in grades K-5 plus pre-K and special education programs. Nearly a third of students have IEPs, indicating significant special education needs. The diversity index of 57% reflects a relatively homogeneous student body compared to more diverse city schools. With an economic need index of 92.6%, the vast majority of families face financial challenges that can affect school attendance and resources.

Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill is a Staten Island neighborhood with a median home value of $553,000 and a 54% homeownership rate — families here are largely settled and rooted. However, transit access scores very low at 39, meaning most families will need cars. The area scores poorly on family density (28) and education orientation (40), suggesting this isn't a neighborhood where families move specifically for schools. Safety scores are moderate at 45, and environmental health indicators show some concerns with lead and asthma rates.

This is a car-dependent area. Most families will drive to school, and the low transit score means commuting to other neighborhood options would require significant travel time.