Serving 839 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 96 Seth Low ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.S. 96 Seth Low ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
I.S. 96 Seth Low's student population of 839 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.S. 96 Seth Low ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.S. 96 Seth Low is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2703 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.S. 96 Seth Low's ranking?
I.S. 96 Seth Low is ranked #2703 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.S. 96 Seth Low often compared to?
I.S. 96 Seth Lowis often viewed alongside schools like I.S. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 96 Seth Low?
839 students attend I.S. 96 Seth Low.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of I.S. 96 Seth Low students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 96 Seth Low?
I.S. 96 Seth Low has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 96 Seth Low offer ?
I.S. 96 Seth Low offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.S. 96 Seth Low part of?
I.S. 96 Seth Low is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.S. 96 Seth Low located?
I.S. 96 Seth Low is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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