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PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE) — School Profile & District Info
Primary|BROOKLYN, New York|NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20
BROOKLYN, NY 11220
School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
Math Proficiency
30-34%
Chronic Absenteeism
41.9%
SY 2019-20
Community Context
Median Home Value
$456,345
+4.2% 1yr+45.0% 5yr
Hudson, NY metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
28.3%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Uninsured residents
16.7%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
15,087
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
13,543
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Speech/Language Impairment
6,426 (47%)
Specific Learning Disability
3,688 (27%)
Autism
1,573 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
1,136 (8%)
Intellectual Disability
207 (2%)
Emotional Disturbance
180 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
334
Current enrollment
Declining(-55% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE)
Enrollment at PS 506 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND TECHNOLOGY (THE) stands at 378 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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