Below Average
#3830 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
956 E 82ND ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
225
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,830 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#465 of 570
public schools
In district
#30 of 33
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
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About Is 68 Isaac Bildersee
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18. Is 68 Isaac Bildersee serves approximately 225 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,830 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 68 Isaac Bildersee show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
54% of students at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 68 Isaac Bildersee — Students at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Is 68 Isaac Bildersee Compares
See how Is 68 Isaac Bildersee performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
956 E 82ND ST, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 68 Isaac Bildersee may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ACADEMY FOR CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CANARSIE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,813
Median Home Value
$710,300
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
Population
95,174
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
50.5%
Avg Commute
50.9 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
40.4
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| GANANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL Walworth, NY | 4.5 |
| IS 392 Brooklyn, NY | 4.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 68 Isaac Bildersee
What grades does Is 68 Isaac Bildersee serve?
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 68 Isaac Bildersee rank in NY?
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee ranks #3,830 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 68 Isaac Bildersee's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 68 Isaac Bildersee a charter school?
No, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 68 Isaac Bildersee a Title I school?
No, Is 68 Isaac Bildersee is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 68 Isaac Bildersee?
87.1% of students at Is 68 Isaac Bildersee qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 87.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.2%
- Phone
- (718) 241-4800
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18- District Enrollment
- 11,223
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #30 of 33
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