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
Top Rankings
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery's student population of 586 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3125 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
75%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 503 School Of Discovery's ranking?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is ranked #3125 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 503 School Of Discovery often compared to?
P.s. 503 School Of Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology by visitors of our site.
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?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 503 School Of Discovery located?
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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