PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)
Regular School · BROOKLYN, NY
PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE) is a regular school school in BROOKLYN, New York, serving grades KG–05 with 334 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 9.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 222 | 66% |
| Asian | 93 | 28% |
| White | 17 | 5% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 334 | 170M / 164F |
English Language Learners: 194 (58% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2020-2021)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30-34% | 55.2% | 77 |
| Science Proficiency | 60-79% | — | 17 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 334 | 100% |
Contact & Location
330 59TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
Phone: (718)492-0087
Other Schools in District
- ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) Elementary
- BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY Elementary
- PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) Elementary
- PS 105 BLYTHEBOURNE (THE) Elementary
- PS 112 LEFFERTS PARK Elementary
- PS 127 MCKINLEY PARK Elementary
- PS 160 WILLIAM T SAMPSON Elementary
- PS 163 BATH BEACH Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 11220) → CensusDepth.com
- New York population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New York teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
360015105877
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD