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P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar

175 W 166th St
Bronx, NY 10452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar's student population of 506 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3710 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
76%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar's ranking?
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is ranked #3710 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar often compared to?
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbaris often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 199 Shakespeare School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
506 students attend P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar?
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar offer ?
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar part of?
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar located?
P.S. 126 Dr Marjorie H Dunbar is located in the Highbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Highbridge.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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