Totten Intermediate School 34, also known as I.S.34, is a Junior High School located in Tottenville, Staten Island, New York. This school serves grades 6-8. This school's building was formerly Tottenville High School from 1936 until 1972 when Tottenville High School was relocated to Huguenot, Staten Island.
Serving 1,230 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 34 Tottenville ranks in the top 20% 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 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 34 Tottenville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
I.s. 34 Tottenville's student population of 1,230 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 34 Tottenville ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 34 Tottenville is 0.50, 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
#438 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
68%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 34 Tottenville's ranking?
I.s. 34 Tottenville is ranked #438 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 34 Tottenville often compared to?
I.s. 34 Tottenvilleis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 7 Elias Bernstein, I.s. 75 Frank D Paulo by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 34 Tottenville?
1,230 students attend I.s. 34 Tottenville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of I.s. 34 Tottenville students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 34 Tottenville?
I.s. 34 Tottenville has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 34 Tottenville offer ?
I.s. 34 Tottenville offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 34 Tottenville part of?
I.s. 34 Tottenville is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 34 Tottenville located?
I.s. 34 Tottenville is located in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Tottenville.
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