Serving 378 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology's student population of 378 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2783 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 #2783 out of 4,377 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?
P.s. 506 School Of Journalism And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 503 School Of Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
378 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 American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 10:1, 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 (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.
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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