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#2132 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 45% in state

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Flushing, NY

A New York City Geographic District #25 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

65-11 155TH ST, Flushing, NY 11367

  • Math 24% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism52.8%

Students at PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,804

Median home value

$519,800

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

45.7%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11367; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 163 Flushing HeightsEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.4 mi754Compare →
PS 165 Edith K BergtraumEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–50.5 mi640Compare →
Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global StudiEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–80.5 mi534Compare →
Queens College School for Math Science & Technology (the)Enrollment path unverified7.7PK–80.5 mi551Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #25

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#35 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)

What grades does PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) serve?

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) rank in NY?

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) ranks #2,132 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) a charter school?

No, PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) a Title I school?

No, PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the)?

90.2% of students at PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
369
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.8%
Area population (ZIP 11367)
42,210
Area average commute
44.1 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11367; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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