The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in Social studies. The lowest is 34% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Ps 46 Albert V Maniscalco
PS 46 Albert V Maniscalco is a small public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Tompkinsville neighborhood on Staten Island's East Shore. The school enrolls a diverse community: nearly all students come from families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and the student body is roughly one-third Hispanic, one-quarter white, one-fifth Black, and includes an Asian population alongside smaller numbers of other groups. The school is part of New York City Geographic District 31, which covers all of Staten Island and currently faces a significant shortage of elementary school seats, a capacity pressure that affects the district broadly.
Academically, PS 46's state test results from the most recent year show proficiency below the state midpoint across grades and subjects tested. In mathematics, third-grade students reached proficiency at a modest rate, fourth grade was considerably lower, and fifth grade fell in the low-to-moderate range. English language arts proficiency followed a similar pattern, with third grade performing better than the two grades above it. Science proficiency in fifth grade, the only year science was tested, was similarly modest. A fifth-grade social studies result from many years ago cannot be used to characterize current performance. Across all tested grades and subjects, proficiency rates cluster in a range that suggests students are not reaching grade-level standard consistently. Participation in state testing was generally strong, which means the numbers reflect what the school's student population actually demonstrated rather than being skewed by large numbers of missing test-takers.
The housing market around Staten Island, including the Tompkinsville area where PS 46 sits, shows home values and rents that are moderate for the New York City region, though costs have risen in recent years. The broader borough is notably residential and suburban by New York City standards, with detached homes, quiet streets, and tree-lined neighborhoods defining much of the landscape, especially on the South Shore. The North Shore, including neighborhoods closer to Port Richmond and the waterfront, mixes maritime industry, public housing, and retail corridors. Staten Island's civic life centers on St. George, the historic downtown near the ferry terminal, while most schools and residential communities are dispersed and self-contained. Employment is led by healthcare and retail, with Staten Island University Hospital and the Staten Island Mall among the largest anchors. Parks are abundant, and transit includes the free ferry to Lower Manhattan and the Staten Island Railway.
The district faces an ongoing elementary seat deficit, meaning there are more families seeking elementary school places than the current building stock provides. This capacity constraint is a factor for parents considering PS 46 or other schools in the district, as it can influence class sizes, assignment patterns, and the potential for future rezoning. Beyond this structural issue, limited information is available about the district's recent strategic priorities or curriculum initiatives.
PS 46 is a regular public school with no specialized program designation. The school's data does not include staffing, school climate, discipline, attendance, or English learner and special education population breakdowns, so a parent may want to contact the school directly to understand those dimensions of the learning environment and any targeted support services available to students. The proficiency data presented here reflects only what the state measures through standardized testing and does not speak to other aspects of school quality, such as classroom culture, teacher quality, enrichment, or student growth from entry point.
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