Serving 499 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 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 16:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery's student population of 499 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 75 School Of Research And 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 P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery is 0.44, 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)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
72%
30%
Black
22%
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
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 #3407 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?
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 P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery?
499 students attend P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of P.s. 75 School Of Research And Discovery students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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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