Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 99% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery's student population of 225 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science 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 Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery is 0.20, 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
#3989 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
89%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery is ranked #3989 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery often compared to?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 33 Timothy Dwight, P.S. 86 Kingsbridge Heights, P.S. 246 Poe Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery?
225 students attend Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery offer ?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery part of?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #10 School District.
In what neighborhood is Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And Discovery located?
Luisa Pineiro Fuentes School Of Science And 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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