Serving 851 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 851 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 96 Seth Low serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
I.s. 96 Seth Low's student population of 851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
851 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.s. 96 Seth Low ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2276 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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 #2276 out of 4,346 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
851 students attend I.s. 96 Seth Low.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of I.s. 96 Seth Low students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 25% 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 8:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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.
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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