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#1947 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #20 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
330 59TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11220
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,201
Median home value
$1,021,200
Median rent
$1,688/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
27.6%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #20
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #37 of 45
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,947 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)
What grades does PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) serve?
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) rank in NY?
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) ranks #1,947 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) a charter school?
No, PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) a Title I school?
No, PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the)?
95.2% of students at PS 506 School of Journalism and Technology (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (718) 492-0087
- Area population (ZIP 11220)
- 90,792
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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