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P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology

330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Bottom 50%
Serving 451 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 12:1 is higher 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology's student population of 451 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2783 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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37%
46%
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39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
78%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
10%
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Hispanic
61%
29%
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Black
n/a
16%
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White
6%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
451 students attend P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.S. 506 School Of Journalism And Technology students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 12:1, which is higher 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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