P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
330 59th St,  Brooklyn, NY
Sunset Park Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 20
4.2
539 Students
B
Niche Grade
With a student population of approximately 900, P.S. 506 The School of Journalism and Technology is a large elementary school in Sunset Park located on 59th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues. The school also has a pre-kindergarten classroom, helping the youngest learners transition to elementary school. Curriculum includes Leader in Me programming to encourage self-assured and confident students, a journalism class, technology programs and a school newspaper produced by children in third through fifth grades. The school also offers a dual language Spanish and English program, but there are also opportunities for English as a second language students from other backgrounds. The school recognizes the importance the arts play in student life and offers a dance unit in partnership with Dancewave, as well as virtual theater programs through various theater organizations. Some students also participate in music through violin class. The School of Journalism and Technology is easily accessed via the R, W, and N lines at the 59th Street subway station, and the 4th Avenue bus lines.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Dana Parentini
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.8%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
4
Equity
5
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
29%
State Average
20%
Math
31%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Hispanic
61.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
30.4%
White
5.8%
Two or more races
1.6%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 other
7/27/2023
My child graduated from this school. I like this school because his teachers were supportive.
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5.0 parent
6/26/2023
The school is Fun for my kid has many activities to due after school.
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5.0 teacher
12/4/2019
Great staff, faculty, students and parents! Love it!
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3.0 parent
8/23/2017
Too many kids in one class, 24 or 25. My daughter has been in the America only two years, and she's already the best English reader in her class.
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