Average
#1777 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 38% in state
Is 96 Seth Low
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
99 AVE P, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Enrollment
867
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
6.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
867
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
6.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,777 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#223 of 570
public schools
In district
#17 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Academic growth
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Is 96 Seth Low
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About Is 96 Seth Low
Is 96 Seth Low is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21. Is 96 Seth Low serves approximately 867 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 96 Seth Low has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,777 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 96 Seth Low show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, Is 96 Seth Low sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
36% of students at Is 96 Seth Low 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 96 Seth Low — Students at Is 96 Seth Low score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 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: 7.8/10.
How Is 96 Seth Low Compares
See how Is 96 Seth Low performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
99 AVE P, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 96 Seth Low may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) (rated 8.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY (rated 8.4/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL - BENSONHURST Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 6.5 |
| ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 8.9 |
| BROOKLYN SCHOOL OF INQUIRY Brooklyn | 0.1 mi | 8.4 |
| MAGEN DAVID YESHIVAH HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 3.7 |
| PS 247 Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| YESHIVAH OHEL MOSHE Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| PS 97 HIGHLAWN (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| JEWISH CENTER FOR SPECIAL EDUC Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 2 Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 205 CLARION Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| GESHER YEHUDA Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 186 DR IRVING A GLADSTONE Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| BROOKLYN STUDIO SECONDARY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| PS 177 MARLBORO (THE) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| IS 228 DAVID A BOODY Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 128 BENSONHURST Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| PS 226 ALFRED DE B MASON Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| TALMUD TORAH OF BOBOV 45 Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,588
Median Home Value
$1,097,200
Median Rent
$1,751/mo
Population
81,368
College Educated
30.5%
Homeownership
35.3%
Avg Commute
40.6 min
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Median Age
34.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| HAUPPAUGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Hauppauge, NY | 6.9 |
| IS 27 ANNING S PRALL Staten Island, NY | 6.9 |
| JHS 127 CASTLE HILL (THE) Bronx, NY | 6.9 |
| MARTHA BROWN MIDDLE SCHOOL Fairport, NY | 6.9 |
| WEST GENESEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Camillus, NY | 6.9 |
| ALBERT LEONARD MIDDLE SCHOOL New Rochelle, NY | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 96 Seth Low
What grades does Is 96 Seth Low serve?
Is 96 Seth Low serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 96 Seth Low?
Is 96 Seth Low has an enrollment of approximately 867 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 96 Seth Low?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 96 Seth Low is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 96 Seth Low rank in NY?
Is 96 Seth Low ranks #1,777 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 96 Seth Low's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 96 Seth Low has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 96 Seth Low?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 96 Seth Low has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 96 Seth Low a charter school?
No, Is 96 Seth Low is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 96 Seth Low a Title I school?
No, Is 96 Seth Low is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 96 Seth Low?
88.2% of students at Is 96 Seth Low 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
- 867
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (718) 236-1344
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21- District Enrollment
- 34,525
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #17 of 40
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