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PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 9 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 9 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

175 W 166TH ST, Bronx, NY 10452

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-33.3 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism64.9%

Students at PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
8%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$37,854

Median home value

$263,000

Median rent

$1,367/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

35.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nuasin Next Generation Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.3K–120.2 mi682Compare →
PS 11 HighbridgeEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.3 mi421Compare →
PS 114 Luis Llorens Torres SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–50.3 mi465Compare →
PS 73 BronxEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–50.3 mi320Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District # 9

Schools in district
69
Rank in district
#35 of 69
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar

PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 9, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,801 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar

What grades does PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar serve?

PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?

PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar rank in NY?

PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar ranks #2,801 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar a charter school?

No, PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar a Title I school?

No, PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?

97.9% of students at PS 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
479
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.9%
Phone
(718) 681-6120
Area population (ZIP 10452)
76,745
Area average commute
44.1 min
Area median age
33.7

Official sources & links

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About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10452; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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