Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 146 Howard Beach ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 146 Howard Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 146 Howard Beach's student population of 515 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 146 Howard Beach ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 146 Howard Beach is 0.65, 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
#1962 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
39%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 146 Howard Beach's ranking?
P.s. 146 Howard Beach is ranked #1962 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 146 Howard Beach often compared to?
P.s. 146 Howard Beachis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 207 Rockwood Park, P.s. 232 Lindenwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 146 Howard Beach?
515 students attend P.s. 146 Howard Beach.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 146 Howard Beach students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 146 Howard Beach?
P.s. 146 Howard Beach has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 146 Howard Beach offer ?
P.s. 146 Howard Beach offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 146 Howard Beach part of?
P.s. 146 Howard Beach is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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