Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy's student population of 156 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy is 0.52, 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
#4206 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
34%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy's ranking?
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy is ranked #4206 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy often compared to?
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Magnet School Of Math Science & Design Technology, P.s. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy?
156 students attend P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy?
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy offer ?
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy part of?
P.s. 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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