Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) vs School of Math Science and Healthy Living
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 296 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
School of Math Science and Healthy Living
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
169 students
| Measure | Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) Brooklyn, New York | School of Math Science and Healthy Living Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1731 of 2,536 | #1709 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #32205 of 50,301 | #31692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.6 vs 40.4).
- •Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •School of Math Science and Healthy Living does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •School of Math Science and Healthy Living does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 95.2%).
- •Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.9).
- •Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is the larger school with 334 students compared with 169.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) better than School of Math Science and Healthy Living?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) and School of Math Science and Healthy Living?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The): 334. School of Math Science and Healthy Living: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) and School of Math Science and Healthy Living rank in New York?
Ps 506 School of Journalism and Technology (The) is 1731st of 2,536 and School of Math Science and Healthy Living is 1709th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).