Serving 436 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 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 9:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Sunset Park Prep 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 Sunset Park Prep is 0.29, 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.
Sunset Park Prep is ranked #3615 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Sunset Park Prep often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
436 students attend Sunset Park Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Sunset Park Prep students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sunset Park Prep?
Sunset Park Prep has a student ration of 9:1, 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).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 436 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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