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P.s. 503 School Of Discovery vs. P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology

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School Overview

School
P.s. 503 School Of Discovery
330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology
330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
586 students
378 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2762 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2825 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
42%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology by grade.
Kindergarten Students
82
37
Grade 1 Students
66
50
Grade 2 Students
99
61
Grade 3 Students
101
64
Grade 4 Students
105
85
Grade 5 Students
129
81
Ungraded Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
17%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #20 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
94%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 503 School Of Discovery, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #20 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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