Is P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology a good school?

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology has an overall score of 72/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 40% proficiency in ELA and 42% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology serve?

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 379 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology?

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology offer?

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology offers a Dual Language program, Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology located?

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology is located at 330 59 STREET, New York, NY in District 20.

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

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology rated 72/100 in Brooklyn, District 20. ELA proficiency: 40%. Math proficiency: 42%. 379 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 20K506
District: 20
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 379
Overall score: 72/100
ELA proficiency: 40%
Math proficiency: 42%
Address: 330 59 STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

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

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses207

Response rate79%

Published topics9 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Leadership is among the highest published topics (98/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (91/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 93 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 96 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	95	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	93	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 20K506

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

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

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses32

Response rate70%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents is among the highest published topics (99/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (59/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 95 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 91 / 100
Academic Press: 89 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 506: The School of Journalism & Technology · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	89	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	72	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	81	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	94	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	93	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	97	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	89	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	95	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	91	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	72	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	95	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	91	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	70	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	92	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	85	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	76	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	94	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	59	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	80	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	94	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 20K506

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled