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#3288 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 306
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #10 · Bronx, NY
A New York City Geographic District #10 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
40 W TREMONT AVE, Bronx, NY 10453
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 306 score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 306 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 67Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,482
Median home value
$580,100
Median rent
$1,393/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 204 Morris HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| PS 236 Langston HughesEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| PS 396Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| St Margaret Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 145 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #10
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #47 of 83
- 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 306 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 306
PS 306 is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #10, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,288 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 306
What grades does PS 306 serve?
PS 306 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 306?
PS 306 has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 306?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 306 is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 306 rank in NY?
PS 306 ranks #3,288 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 306's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 306 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 306?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 306 has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 306 a charter school?
No, PS 306 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 306 a Title I school?
No, PS 306 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 306?
96.7% of students at PS 306 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (718) 583-5355
- Area population (ZIP 10453)
- 78,270
- Area average commute
- 42.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 10453; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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