Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Sunset Park Prep 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 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Park Prep serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 7.6 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sunset Park Prep's student population of 390 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Park Prep 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 Sunset Park Prep is 0.25, 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
#3409 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
86%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Sunset Park Prep's ranking?
Sunset Park Prep is ranked #3409 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sunset Park Prep often compared to?
Sunset Park Prepis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Prep?
390 students attend Sunset Park Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sunset Park Prep students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Park Prep?
Sunset Park Prep has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Park Prep offer ?
Sunset Park Prep offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunset Park Prep part of?
Sunset Park Prep is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is Sunset Park Prep located?
Sunset Park Prep is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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