P.S. 35 The Clove Valley School is a Public school in Staten Island, New York. The school is located near the foot of Grymes Hill. The school is a zoned school and has an enrollment of approximately 400 students a year from Kindergarten to fifth-grade.
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 35 Clove Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL serves a 0.8 square mile area in Staten Island, NY, with most families typically driving 5-10 minutes to reach the school, while the furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School's student population of 367 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 35 Clove Valley School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 35 Clove Valley School's ranking?
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School is ranked #76 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 35 Clove Valley School often compared to?
P.s. 35 Clove Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 29 Bardwell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 35 Clove Valley School?
367 students attend P.s. 35 Clove Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.s. 35 Clove Valley School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 35 Clove Valley School?
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 35 Clove Valley School offer ?
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is P.s. 35 Clove Valley School part of?
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 35 Clove Valley School located?
P.s. 35 Clove Valley School is located in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Staten Island, NY.
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