Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New York City For Discovery 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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New York City For Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New York City For Discovery's student population of 346 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New York City For Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York City For Discovery is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3139 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York City For Discovery's ranking?
New York City For Discovery is ranked #3139 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New York City For Discovery often compared to?
New York City For Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 97 Forest Park, Ps 60 Woodhaven by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend New York City For Discovery?
346 students attend New York City For Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of New York City For Discovery students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New York City For Discovery?
New York City For Discovery has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York City For Discovery offer ?
New York City For Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New York City For Discovery part of?
New York City For Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
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