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Sunset Park Prep

4004 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 440 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sunset Park Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sunset Park Prep's student population of 440 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3615 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sunset Park Prep, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sunset Park Prep and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sunset Park Prep 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.
20-24%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sunset Park Prep and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sunset Park Prep and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
9%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sunset Park Prep and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
81%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sunset Park Prep and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sunset Park Prep and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sunset Park Prep.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Sunset Park Prep and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sunset Park Prep and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sunset Park Prep 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 Sunset Park Prep's ranking?
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?
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?
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?
440 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, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, 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?
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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