Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research's student population of 304 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Rankings
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
44%
31%
Black
36%
15%
White
4%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research's ranking?
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research often compared to?
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Researchis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 26 Rufus King, Queens College School For Math Science & Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research?
304 students attend P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research?
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research offer ?
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research part of?
P.s. 201 Discovery School For Inquiry And Research is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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