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Is 96 Seth Low

Brooklyn, NY

PublicMiddle · Grades 6–8
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

706 tested · 86% of students

49% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 45% did.

  • Level 420%
  • Level 328%
  • Level 227%
  • Level 124%

Math

778 tested · 95% of students

55% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 53% did.

  • Level 420%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 222%
  • Level 123%

Science

265 tested · 89% of students

41% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 54% did.

  • Level 415%
  • Level 322%
  • Level 221%
  • Level 138%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled839867
Weapons possession10
Harassment, bullying, discrimination6888
Cyberbullying102
False alarm10
Drugs47
Alcohol01
Other threats136

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate92%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers75%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Seth Low (I.S. 96)

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

125

Seats

133

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

28

Seats

22

Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Art)

Audition

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

16

Seats

21

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

3

Seats

5

Seth Low (I.S. 96) Magnet Program (Computer/Math)

Talent Test

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

25

Seats

21

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

4

Seats

5

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

867 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino34.6%
x
White34.4%
x
Black or African American5.7%
x
Asian24.3%
x
Two or More Races0.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses9

ELA (Middle School Honors), Math (Middle School Honors), Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC,

Arts51

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band,

Sports9

Basketball (Coed), Cheerleading (Coed), Dance (Coed), Flag Football (Coed),

Clubs and Activities37

Art, Band, Book Club, Chess,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015202367

District
New York City Geographic District #21
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
867 students
Teachers (FTE)
95.4

Sources