Sunset Park Prep serves 458 students in grades 6-8.
Sunset Park Prep placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (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 ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Park Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sunset Park Prep's student population of 458 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset Park Prep is ranked within the top 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 Sunset Park Prep is 0.33, 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
#2025 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
81%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #2025 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Sunset Park Prep?
458 students attend Sunset Park Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sunset Park Prep students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 10:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Park Prep part of?
Sunset Park Prep is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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