P.S. 32 Gifford School
P.S. 32 Gifford School serves 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 32 Gifford School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 32 Gifford School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 675 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 32 Gifford School is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 32 Gifford School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1678 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 27% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 76% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to P.S. 32 Gifford School is P.S. 37 (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island P.S. 8 Shirlee Solomon Grades: PK-5 | 602 students
0.5 miles
112 Lindenwood Rd
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 356-2800 0.5 PK-5 602 - Staten Island I.S. 24 Myra S Barnes Grades: 6-8 | 1,264 student
0.8 miles
225 Cleveland Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 982-4700 0.8 6-8 1,264 - Staten Island P.S. 42 Eltingville Grades: PK-5 | 1,036 student
0.8 miles
380 Genesee Ave
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-3800 0.8 PK-5 1,036 - Staten Island Barbara Esselborn School Grades: PK-5 | 830 students
0.9 miles
330 Durant Ave
Staten Island, NY 10308
(718) 987-8020 0.9 PK-5 830
School Reviews
| 1 The teachers at PS32 are outstanding. Very wonderful staff. However, the principal is awful. - Posted by Parent - Parent |
| 5 I attended the school when it first opened I had Mrs. Coppola for 3rd and 4th grade she was an amazing teacher. It's a great School I have nothing but the fondest memories... - Posted by Student/Alumni - Tony Supino |
| 2 This school has many wonderful caring teachers. The administration and leadership are poor role models for the children. Bullying policies not enforced. Very little involvement from the Principal. - Posted by Parent - Vfada |
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