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Ps 242 Young Diplomats Magnet Academy (The)

New York, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

54 tested · 87% of students

35% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 28% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 326%
  • Level 237%
  • Level 128%

Math

58 tested · 94% of students

31% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 28% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 322%
  • Level 229%
  • Level 140%

Science

20 tested · 95% of students

50% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 33% did.

  • Level 40%
  • Level 350%
  • Level 240%
  • Level 110%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled98157
Harassment, bullying, discrimination23

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, cyberbullying, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate85%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers67%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Kindergarten (03M242)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

9

Seats

25

Kindergarten Italian Dual Language (03M242)

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

9

Seats

25

Pre-K - Italian Dual Language

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

18

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
BORO TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LEESEL TRANSPORTATION CORPSNT BUS INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

156 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino60.9%
x
White1.9%
x
Black or African American34.0%
x
Asian0.6%
x
Two or More Races2.6%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Languages1

Italian

Arts3

Art Class, Dance Class, Music Class

Clubs and Activities1

Free After School

Public school directory

NCES ID 360007803551

District
New York City Geographic District # 3
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
156 students
Teachers (FTE)
17

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