Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New York City Academy 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The New York City Academy for Discovery serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in Woodhaven, NY, typically allowing for a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.7 miles away, with an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school to the edge of the area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York City Academy For Discovery's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
New York City Academy For Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New York City Academy For Discovery is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3140 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New York City Academy For Discovery's ranking?
New York City Academy For Discovery is ranked #3140 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are New York City Academy For Discovery often compared to?
New York City Academy For Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 97 Forest Park, P.s. 60 Woodhaven by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New York City Academy For Discovery?
361 students attend New York City Academy For Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of New York City Academy For Discovery students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New York City Academy For Discovery?
New York City Academy For Discovery has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New York City Academy For Discovery offer ?
New York City Academy For Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New York City Academy For Discovery part of?
New York City Academy For Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
In what neighborhood is New York City Academy For Discovery located?
New York City Academy For Discovery is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Woodhaven, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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