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P.s. 31 William T Davis vs. P.s. 16 John J Driscoll

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School Overview

School
P.s. 31 William T Davis
55 Layton Ave
Staten Island, NY 10301
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 16 John J Driscoll
195 Daniel Low Ter
Staten Island, NY 10301
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 31 William T Davis ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 16 John J Driscoll ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
336 students
376 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 31 William T Davis over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 31 William T Davis.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 31 William T Davis over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 31 William T Davis with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4194 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4134 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 31 William T Davis, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 31 William T Davis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 31 William T Davis who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 31 William T Davis who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 31 William T Davis by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
35
Kindergarten Students
41
57
Grade 1 Students
46
52
Grade 2 Students
59
51
Grade 3 Students
47
54
Grade 4 Students
48
59
Grade 5 Students
51
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 31 William T Davis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 31 William T Davis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 31 William T Davis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
53%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 31 William T Davis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 31 William T Davis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 31 William T Davis, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #31 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 31 William T Davis, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
97%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 31 William T Davis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 31 William T Davis, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 16 John J Driscoll, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #31 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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