Serving 494 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 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 15:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 69 Journey Prep School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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P.S. 69 Journey Prep School's student population of 494 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 69 Journey Prep School 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. 69 Journey Prep School is 0.49, 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
#3642 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
19%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 69 Journey Prep School is ranked #3642 out of 4,377 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. 304 Early Childhood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
494 students attend P.S. 69 Journey Prep School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 69 Journey Prep School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 69 Journey Prep School?
P.S. 69 Journey Prep School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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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