Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 503 School 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 503 School 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 P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is 0.41, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 503 School Of Discovery?
586 students attend P.s. 503 School Of Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 503 School Of Discovery offer ?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 503 School Of Discovery part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 586 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
