Staten Island Middle Schools Excel in 2025 Math Exams

Five schools lead the pack with top proficiency rates on state tests

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:58am

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Staten Island's middle schools have made headlines for their stellar performance on the 2025 state math exams, with five institutions leading the pack. I.S. 034 Tottenville topped the rankings with an impressive 84.6% proficiency rate, followed closely by I.S. 075 Frank D. Paulo at 83.5%. I.S. 007 Elias Bernstein and P.S./I.S. 048 William G. Wilcox also achieved high proficiency levels of 83.0% and 71.8% respectively, demonstrating academic excellence across diverse school settings.

Why it matters

The success of these Staten Island middle schools highlights the importance of tailored teaching methods and the potential for excellence in various educational environments. The rankings provide valuable insights that could be shared across the education system to help improve student engagement and outcomes in mathematics.

The details

Maintaining high proficiency rates with large student populations is no easy feat, yet the top-performing Staten Island middle schools have managed to do so. Experts attribute their success to robust teaching methods, dedicated staff, and supportive learning environments that foster deep student engagement with mathematical concepts.

  • The 2025 state math exams were administered in Spring 2025.

The players

I.S. 034 Tottenville

A Staten Island middle school that achieved an 84.6% proficiency rate on the 2025 state math exams, the highest in the borough.

I.S. 075 Frank D. Paulo

A Staten Island middle school that achieved an 83.5% proficiency rate on the 2025 state math exams, the second highest in the borough.

I.S. 007 Elias Bernstein

A Staten Island middle school that achieved an 83.0% proficiency rate on the 2025 state math exams.

P.S./I.S. 048 William G. Wilcox

A Staten Island middle school that achieved a 71.8% proficiency rate on the 2025 state math exams.

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What’s next

Education experts will be closely studying the teaching methods and school cultures of the top-performing Staten Island middle schools to identify best practices that could be replicated at other institutions.

The takeaway

The remarkable achievements of Staten Island's middle schools on the 2025 state math exams demonstrate that academic excellence can be attained in diverse educational settings through innovative teaching approaches and a strong focus on student engagement. These rankings serve as a model for other schools to aspire to, and provide valuable insights that could drive improvements across the broader education system.