Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) vs Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
550 students
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) Brooklyn, New York | Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1715 of 2,536 | #1731 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31828 of 50,301 | #32205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 550 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 39.6).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on math proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95.2%).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 9.3).
- •Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is the larger school with 550 students compared with 334.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) better than Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) and Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The): 550. Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The): 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) and Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) rank in New York?
Ps 503 School of Discovery (The) is 1715th of 2,536 and Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is 1731st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).