P.S. 146 Howard Beach

Test scores at P.S. 146 Howard Beach are solidly above the District 27 average — 67.2% ELA proficiency versus 56.1% district-wide, and 64.3% math versus 57.3% district. The school has shown a clear upward trajectory over the past decade, climbing from 42% ELA in 2016 to the low-70s range by 2024 before settling at current levels. Grade-level breakdown reveals particular strength in the upper elementary years: fourth grade math hits 76.6%, and third grade ELA reaches 73.5%. Middle school performance is consistent, with eighth grade ELA at 68.2% and seventh grade math at 64%. Overall score of 2.63 out of 4 places it meaningfully above the district average of 2.27.

The survey data here is genuinely striking. Parents report 92% satisfaction and 94% trust in both teachers and the principal — numbers that reflect a school where families feel heard and valued. Teachers rate instruction quality at 99% and school safety at 97%, and 95% report strong relationships with families. There's just one soft spot: teacher collegial trust sits at 76%, which is solid but lower than other measures, suggesting some staff-level dynamics that may not be visible to families. Discipline is exemplary — zero suspensions for the past two years after a single suspension in 2021-22. The challenge is attendance: while the overall rate of 90.8% is slightly above district average, chronic absenteeism is a significant 69.2%, with Asian students (76.7%) and White students (70.9%) particularly affected.

The student body is nearly evenly split between Hispanic (42%) and White (42%) students, with Asian students comprising 12%. This closely mirrors the neighborhood's demographics and creates a culturally diverse but not highly integrated community. Twenty-three percent of students have IEPs, and the school supports English Language Learners through dedicated ELL programming. The diversity index of 65% reflects this mix. Economic need sits at 42.6%, placing the school in the middle range — not the most affluent zoned option in Queens, but far from high-need.

Howard Beach-Lindenwood is a quiet, residential neighborhood in southwestern Queens characterized by single-family homes (77.2% homeownership), tree-lined streets, and a suburban feel that distinguishes it from denser parts of the borough. The median home value of $596,880 and median household income of $106,207 indicate a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community with only 6.2% poverty. The area scores well on health environment (86.59) and safety (68.97), though transit access is limited (25.29) — families here generally need a car. The education orientation score of 54.41 suggests moderate emphasis on schools, and the family density of 42.53 indicates a community where families with children represent about 20% of households.

The neighborhood is car-dependent with limited transit options. Most families walk or drive their children to school, and the suburban street grid means distances can feel longer than they appear. There are no major subway lines within easy walking distance.