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#2037 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 43% in state
PS 503 School of Discovery (the)
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #20 elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
330 59TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11220
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 503 School of Discovery (the) score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 503 School of Discovery (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,201
Median home value
$1,021,200
Median rent
$1,688/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #20
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #38 of 45
- 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 503 School of Discovery (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 503 School of Discovery (the)
PS 503 School of Discovery (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,037 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 503 School of Discovery (the)
What grades does PS 503 School of Discovery (the) serve?
PS 503 School of Discovery (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 503 School of Discovery (the)?
PS 503 School of Discovery (the) has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 503 School of Discovery (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 503 School of Discovery (the) is 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 503 School of Discovery (the) rank in NY?
PS 503 School of Discovery (the) ranks #2,037 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 503 School of Discovery (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
PS 503 School of Discovery (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 503 School of Discovery (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 503 School of Discovery (the) has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 503 School of Discovery (the) a charter school?
No, PS 503 School of Discovery (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 503 School of Discovery (the) a Title I school?
No, PS 503 School of Discovery (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 503 School of Discovery (the)?
95.9% of students at PS 503 School of Discovery (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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (718) 439-5962
- Area population (ZIP 11220)
- 90,792
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 11220; 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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