The Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island

Test scores have climbed meaningfully since 2016 — ELA went from 23% to a high of 37% in 2024 (currently 33%), and math surged from 20% to 42% in 2024 and now sits at 46% — but both subjects remain well below the Staten Island district averages of 61% ELA and 61% math. The overall quality score of 1.58 out of 4 places this school in the lower tier compared to district peers. Grade 8 performs notably stronger in ELA (45%) than Grade 7 (23%), suggesting some grade-level variation in academic trajectory. Families should understand that while progress is real, students here are generally performing below their district peers.

The survey data tells a striking story: parents report 96% satisfaction and 97% trust in both teachers and the principal — numbers that far exceed district averages. Teachers similarly rate instruction quality at 97% and principal trust at 94%. However, teacher collegial trust sits lower at 77%, and only 36 teachers responded to the survey, which is a small sample. Attendance is a concern — the 87.9% attendance rate is below district average, and a striking 46% of students are chronically absent. The suspension rate of 2% is slightly above the district average, with 7 suspensions last year (up from 1-3 in prior years). The day-to-day feel seems positive for families who engage, but chronic absenteeism suggests some students or families are struggling to connect.

This is a nearly all-male school (the data doesn't specify, but the name suggests single-gender) serving 317 students, with a predominantly Black (54%) and Hispanic (35%) student body. Only 4% Asian and 5% white. With 85.6% economic need index and 41% IEP students, the school serves a high-need population. The neighborhood has a 25.9% poverty rate and 27.5% BA+ education rate, suggesting many families are working-class. The diversity index of 60% reflects the school's mostly Black and Hispanic makeup.

The Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills area on Staten Island's North Shore is a working-class neighborhood with mixed transit access (71.65 transit score) but below-average family density (26.44) and safety scores (37.93). The median home value of $628,102 reflects Staten Island's housing market, though household income lags at $52,653. Families should know the neighborhood has higher crime density and elevated asthma rates compared to city averages, though it's also home to parks and community resources.

The school is accessible by public transit — the Staten Island Railway and bus routes serve the North Shore — but families should expect to rely on bus or car for most trips, as walkability is limited in this area of Staten Island