P.S. X140 The Eagle School

P.S. X140 The Eagle School (08X140) is a public school in District 8, Morrisania-Melrose, Bronx, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 33% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 341 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 21.2 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Morrisania-Melrose
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. X140 The Eagle School
916 Eagle Avenue
Bronx, Morrisania-Melrose

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 43%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; math is up 9 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 6% in reading (33 tested), compared with 33% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 341, smaller than most district elementary schools.
  • Reading: 33% in 2026, down 16 points from 2025; about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 63% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.48 · 42nd percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

33%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

120 students tested

Level 138%
Level 229%
Level 319%
Level 413%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education6%

33 students tested

General education students43%

87 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 335%
Grade 433%
Grade 530%

Mathematics

43%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

122 students tested

Level 132%
Level 225%
Level 330%
Level 414%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education12%

33 students tested

General education students55%

89 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 345%
Grade 463%
Grade 528%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school33%
District 840%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school43%
District 844%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests26%33%27%43%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201826%27%
201932%29%
202221%20%
202332%34%
202432%32%
202549%45%
202633%43%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 93%1.0 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 94%0.8 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 93%0.7 mi away

  4. P.S. X140 The Eagle School (this school)33%

    Economic need index: >95%

  5. Economic need index: 93%0.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 87%1.6 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 93%1.0 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 87%1.6 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 93%0.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 93%0.7 mi away

  6. P.S. X140 The Eagle School (this school)43%

    Economic need index: >95%

  7. Economic need index: 94%0.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: >95%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

P.S. X140 The Eagle School vs P.S. 146 Edward Collins

MeasureP.S. X140 The Eagle SchoolP.S. 146 Edward Collins
2026 reading proficient33% (-16 points vs 2025)31% (-12 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient43% (-2 points vs 2025)47% (-7 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)21.220.4
Enrollment (2025–26)341307
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.510.5
Family satisfaction (2026)94%93%
Principal trust (2026)97%97%
Teacher trust (2026)98%97%
Leadership (2026)98%97%
Distance between schools0.1 mi

Student body

Enrollment

341 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 134 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

21.2

children in the average K–5 class; about 10.5 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 14% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

25%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 63% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 34% Black, 1% multiracial, 47% female, 53% male.

Economic need index: >95% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
96%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

916 EAGLE AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 6% in reading (33 tested), compared with 33% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Morrisania-Melrose, Bronx
  • Address: 916 Eagle Avenue