Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 146 Edward Collins ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 146 EDWARD COLLINS serves a compact attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 0.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 146 Edward Collins's student population of 302 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 146 Edward Collins ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 146 Edward Collins is 0.52, 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
#3887 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 146 Edward Collins's ranking?
P.s. 146 Edward Collins is ranked #3887 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 146 Edward Collins often compared to?
P.s. 146 Edward Collinsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 157 Grove Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 146 Edward Collins?
302 students attend P.s. 146 Edward Collins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 146 Edward Collins students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 146 Edward Collins?
P.s. 146 Edward Collins has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 146 Edward Collins offer ?
P.s. 146 Edward Collins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 146 Edward Collins part of?
P.s. 146 Edward Collins is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 146 Edward Collins located?
P.s. 146 Edward Collins is located in the Morrisania neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 40 other public schools located in Morrisania.
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