Serving 344 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New York City Academy For Discovery's student population of 344 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New York City Academy For Discovery 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 New York City Academy For Discovery is 0.54, 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
#3407 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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 #3407 out of 4,377 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
344 students attend New York City Academy For Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of New York City Academy For Discovery students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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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