NCES ID: 3600103
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 operates 74 schools serving 60,306 students across Staten Island, with enrollment declining 0.7% from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 across 4,710 teaching staff distributed across 50 elementary, 12 middle, and 11 high schools.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 62.0%, exceeding the state average of 53.5% by 8.5 percentage points. Reading proficiency of 56.0% similarly exceeds the state average of 45.8%. The graduation rate of 86.0% essentially matches the state average of 86.2%, while the dropout rate remains at 4.0%.
The district serves a diverse student population marked by significant economic need. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 65.0% of enrollment, with 26.0% of students identified with disabilities and 8.0% designated as English learners. Racial composition is diverse, with 37.0% White students, 30.2% Hispanic, 18.6% Asian, and 11.3% Black students.
Chronic absenteeism at 11.0% represents a notable concern within the district's operational metrics. This attendance pattern may impact overall student achievement and requires monitoring alongside the district's above-average academic proficiency rates and stable graduation outcomes.
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Total Students
60,306
Schools
74
Graduation Rate
86.0%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2023-24
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
62.0%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
NY Performance Levels:
Regents exams are New York State high school exit exams. Pass rate is % scoring 65+ (Level 3+).
Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED), 2023-24 School Year