IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE

237 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 68 Isaac Bildersee, located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a New York City public school, it is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school offers a diverse range of instructional programs designed to meet the varying needs of its student body, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Isaac Bildersee places a significant focus on cultivating a supportive school culture. The school typically provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, IS 68 aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of college and career readiness.

237

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	30
Black	154
Asian	12
Two or More	1
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
154 (65.0%)
White
32 (13.5%)
Hispanic
30 (12.7%)
Asian
12 (5.1%)
American Indian
7 (3.0%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Phone:	(718)241-4800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 108