Ms 596 serves 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ms 596's student population of 368 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ms 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ms 596 often compared to?
Ms 596is often viewed alongside schools like Ps 169 Robert F Kennedy, Ps 188 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ms 596?
368 students attend Ms 596.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ms 596 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ms 596?
Ms 596 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ms 596 offer ?
Ms 596 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ms 596 part of?
Ms 596 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ms 596 located?
Ms 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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