Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology serves a 0.3 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the zone edge and a maximum of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology's student population of 334 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2015
School Motto
We Achieve the Impossible!
School Rankings
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2825 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
28%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #2825 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology?
334 students attend P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are White.
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 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology located?
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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