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#3549 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 346 Abe Stark
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #19 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11239
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 346 Abe Stark score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 346 Abe Stark sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 73Excellent Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,675
Median home value
$580,400
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be'er Hagolah Institutes (b & G)Private · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–9 | 0.6 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| PS 279 Herman SchreiberEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| PS 306 Ethan AllenEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 256 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #19
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #35 of 52
- 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 346 Abe Stark is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 346 Abe Stark
PS 346 Abe Stark is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 406 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,549 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 346 Abe Stark
What grades does PS 346 Abe Stark serve?
PS 346 Abe Stark serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 346 Abe Stark?
PS 346 Abe Stark has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 346 Abe Stark?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 346 Abe Stark is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 346 Abe Stark rank in NY?
PS 346 Abe Stark ranks #3,549 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 346 Abe Stark's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 346 Abe Stark has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 346 Abe Stark?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 346 Abe Stark has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 346 Abe Stark a charter school?
No, PS 346 Abe Stark is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 346 Abe Stark a Title I school?
No, PS 346 Abe Stark is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 346 Abe Stark?
86.7% of students at PS 346 Abe Stark 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (718) 642-3000
- Area population (ZIP 11239)
- 16,047
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 11239; 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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