Staten Island School of Civic Leadership

This school punches above the district average — ELA proficiency of 66.4% and math at 66.5% both exceed the district averages of 61.3% and 61.0%. The trajectory is striking: math scores plummeted to 32.9% in 2022 during pandemic disruptions but have more than doubled to 66.5% by 2025. ELA similarly recovered from 50% in 2022 to 66.4% today. Performance is fairly consistent across grades, with 3rd grade showing the strongest ELA results (70.9%) and 5th grade leading math (75.3%). Science proficiency at 64.1% rounds out a solid academic picture.

The survey data tells a complicated story. Parents absolutely love this school: 95% satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, and 100% report strong relationships. Teachers give 94% marks for instruction quality and 84% feel safe at work. But there's a notable tension — teacher-principal trust sits at only 58%, significantly below the parent trust figures. The school maintains an exceptionally low suspension rate (0%) with just 2 suspensions total, indicating a restorative or supportive approach to discipline. The vibe is clearly warm for families, though there's something happening behind the scenes between staff and leadership that warrants curiosity.

With 863 students in grades K-8, this is a mid-sized zoned school drawing from a neighborhood that's predominantly working and middle class. The student body is 40% Hispanic, 22% Black, 17% White, 16% Asian, and 4% multiracial — reflecting the diverse makeup of the Mariner's Harbor area. The diversity index of 81% is notably high. Economic need is substantial at 65.3%, and nearly a quarter of students have IEPs, indicating significant special education support needs.

The Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville neighborhood sits on Staten Island's North Shore, characterized by single-family homes, local businesses, and a community feel. The median home value of $434,730 and homeownership rate of 65% suggest a stable residential area. Safety scores are moderate (68.58 percentile), and the neighborhood scores well on stability (77th percentile). However, transit access is limited (32.57 percentile) — families will need a car for most commutes. The area offers some green space and has a strong community identity, though it's less connected to the rest of the city than more transit-friendly neighborhoods.

This is a car-dependent neighborhood. The low transit score (32.57) reflects limited public transportation options — most families drive or walk to school. The area is pedestrian-friendly within the immediate blocks around the school, but parents should expect driving to be necessary for most errand-running and commuting outside the immediate area.