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P.S. 1 Tottenville

Public | PK-5 | 519 students

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4 stars

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Based on 11 ratings

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Posted October 26, 2010

Great school, close knit family, fantastic teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

The parents are very much involved in day to day activity. The PTA is constantly motivating everyone in school and in our neighborhood to be involved with educating our kids inside and outside of school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

WE LOVE PS 1 - Excellent Education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

My three children are getting a great education and having a terrific time doing it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Small classroom sizes, dedicated teachers who work with parents. Strong PTA and a principal who is in touch with the students and strives to do the best for PS 1 year after year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

ps 1 is a great school the staff goes above and beyond we get no help from the city because of the area we live in they think people with big houses have money but they dont please help our school win
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

They are great with the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

What I love about P.S. 1 is personal touch the teachers give to the children. When my children come home from school I asked them in detail about their day at school. I like what I hear. From listening to my children I know the teachers at P.S. 1 really care about their students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2010

P.S. 1 is a wonderful, small school with highly skilled teachers and great support staff. It is a real community school, everything is done for the children. I feel good knowing my children are happy and thriving in such a nurturing environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2010

I love PS 1 because I have 3 nieces that attend PS 1 and they are doing so well academically and it is because of the education and care they are receiving from PS 1. At the end of summer they are not upset that school is beginning, they can not wait to start. Thank you PS 1


Posted September 22, 2010

Excellent record of academic achievement!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

my kids did great there. it is a very friendly and fun place!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

They have great resources and kids are getting a great educatio here


Posted September 22, 2010

PS1 is more than a school - it is a nurturing community of competent and compassionate professionals who exceed at their vocations every single day. The entire staff and PTA of the Tottenville school are extremely dedicated to the education and general well-being of the students. The school has a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation among the staff, students and parents. I feel very fortunate that my daughters belong to the PS1 family. Together we learn, together we grow....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 22, 2010

Very concerned about education and children. A safe, happy learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

because it like a family everyone learns and grows together
—Submitted by Patricia Damiano, a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

I love that parents and teachers seem to really care about the school, it's education ratings, and how it affects its students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2010

It's a small school where all the teachers and faculty know everyone. My three children went there and had a wonderful experience and did very well education wise. That's why I'm voting for P.S.1
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 24, 2010

Very nice school,every one has high expectation,all teachers are doing there best to teach our children,the only thing we need a better indoor gym so the kids can renew there energy of thinking during the day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2010

One of the better schools on SI. My fourth child is going to pre-school there. I wish I could be more involved to help out.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the elementary school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 86% 51%
Hispanic 11% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Black 1% 19%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 6%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 47%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 2%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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58 Summit St
Staten Island, NY 10307
Phone: (718) 984-0960

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