Middle School 596

Middle School 596 serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Middle School 596's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Middle School 596 is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
50%
29%
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Black
33%
16%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School 596 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle School 596 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Middle School 596 often compared to?
Middle School 596is often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 169 Robert F Kennedy, P.S. 188 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Middle School 596?
403 students attend Middle School 596.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Middle School 596 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 596?
Middle School 596 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 596 offer ?
Middle School 596 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 596 part of?
In what neighborhood is Middle School 596 located?
Middle School 596 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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