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P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology

330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220

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P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology serves 666 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology's student population of 666 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

666 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

52 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NY)

Overall Testing Rank

#2757 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

55%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

62%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

31%

10%

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Hispanic

63%

28%

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Black

17%

White

41%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.72

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

88%

52%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Geographic District #20 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology's ranking?

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).

How many students attend P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology?

666 students attend P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology?

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.

What grades does P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology offer ?

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology part of?

P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 666 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education