Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 69 Journey Prep School 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 69 Journey Prep School serves a 0.3 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School's student population of 459 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
459 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School 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. 69 Journey Prep School is 0.46, 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
#3571 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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. 69 Journey Prep School's ranking?
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School is ranked #3571 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 69 Journey Prep School often compared to?
P.s. 69 Journey Prep Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 182 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 69 Journey Prep School?
459 students attend P.s. 69 Journey Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of P.s. 69 Journey Prep School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 69 Journey Prep School?
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 69 Journey Prep School offer ?
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 69 Journey Prep School part of?
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 69 Journey Prep School located?
P.s. 69 Journey Prep School is located in the Clason Point neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Clason Point.
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