Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 46 Alley Pond ranks in the top 30% 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 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 46 Alley Pond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 46 Alley Pond's student population of 480 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 46 Alley Pond ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 46 Alley Pond is 0.57, 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
#834 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
63%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
11%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 46 Alley Pond's ranking?
Ps 46 Alley Pond is ranked #834 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 46 Alley Pond often compared to?
Ps 46 Alley Pondis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 203 Oakland Gardens by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 46 Alley Pond?
480 students attend Ps 46 Alley Pond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ps 46 Alley Pond students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 46 Alley Pond?
Ps 46 Alley Pond has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 46 Alley Pond offer ?
Ps 46 Alley Pond offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 46 Alley Pond part of?
Ps 46 Alley Pond is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/19/2010
I attended this school in the '90s... it was a wonderful place to grow up, and the teachers were caring and well qualified. They don't put up with bullying, and everyone is taken care of. No one falls through the cracks at 46-- I'd recommend it to anyone.
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