Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
89%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery's ranking?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery?
225 students attend Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery offer ?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery part of?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery located?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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