Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)1%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)45%
26%
Black
(15-16)51%
18%
White
(15-16)3%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration?
187 students attend Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration?
Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration offer ?
Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration part of?
Young Scholars Academy For Discovery And Exploration is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
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