Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 35 Clove Valley School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). 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 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 35 Clove Valley School's student population of 377 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 35 Clove Valley School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
20%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
50%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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 #414 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
377 students attend P.S. 35 Clove Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.S. 35 Clove Valley School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 35 Clove Valley School?
P.S. 35 Clove Valley School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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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