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P.S. 46 Edward C Blum

100 Clermont Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 46 Edward C Blum ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum's student population of 234 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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. 46 Edward C Blum is 0.60, 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)
#4265 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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.
15-19%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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.
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Asian
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
45%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
45%
16%
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White
6%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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
81%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum 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 (21-22)
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 46 Edward C Blum and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 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. 46 Edward C Blum's ranking?
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum is ranked #4265 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 46 Edward C Blum often compared to?
P.S. 46 Edward C Blumis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 20 Clinton Hill by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 46 Edward C Blum?
234 students attend P.S. 46 Edward C Blum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.S. 46 Edward C Blum students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 46 Edward C Blum?
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 46 Edward C Blum offer ?
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 46 Edward C Blum part of?
In what neighborhood is P.S. 46 Edward C Blum located?
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum is located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Fort Greene.

School Reviews
3   4/16/2018
This school does not take complaints seriously. Teachers do not always follow up with parents about important information but will follow up about things that are convenient for themselves,
- Posted by Parent - Jessica
1   7/7/2017
I feel the teachers don't give it their all in teaching the students that really need help. Needs MUCH MORE IMPROVEMENT.
- Posted by Parent - Melissa
5   8/16/2010
EXCELLENT IN ALL AREAS academics !
- Posted by Parent - rosaa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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