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Longwood Academy Of Discovery

888 Rev J A Polite Ave
Bronx, NY 10459
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Bottom 50%
Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Longwood Academy Of 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 5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Longwood Academy Of Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Longwood Academy Of Discovery's student population of 500 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Longwood Academy Of 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 Longwood Academy Of Discovery is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4351 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
73%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
16%
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White
2%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Longwood Academy Of Discovery and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longwood Academy Of Discovery's ranking?
Longwood Academy Of Discovery is ranked #4351 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Longwood Academy Of Discovery?
500 students attend Longwood Academy Of Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Longwood Academy Of Discovery students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longwood Academy Of Discovery?
Longwood Academy Of Discovery has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Longwood Academy Of Discovery offer ?
Longwood Academy Of Discovery offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longwood Academy Of Discovery part of?
Longwood Academy Of Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is Longwood Academy Of Discovery located?
Longwood Academy Of Discovery is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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