Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 75 School Of Research 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 is 48% (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 13:1 is higher 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 75 SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY serves a small area in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 75 School Of Research And 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 P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery is 0.45, 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
#3086 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2024. Full 19-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 P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery's ranking?
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery is ranked #3086 out of 4,346 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?
48% 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 P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery?
509 students attend P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery?
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery offer ?
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery part of?
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery located?
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery is located in the Foxhurst neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Foxhurst.
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