IS 96 SETH LOW

851 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 96, officially known as the Seth Low Intermediate School, is a public middle school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 21. It is situated in a vibrant, culturally diverse community and has long been a staple of the local educational landscape, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a structured academic environment.

The school is known for fostering a comprehensive learning experience that balances core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. IS 96 often emphasizes the development of student character and community involvement, striving to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds can succeed. By offering a mix of elective courses and academic support services, Seth Low aims to address the diverse learning needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on college and career readiness.

851

Total Students

102.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 96 SETH LOW
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	289
Black	49
Asian	216
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
290 (34.1%)
Hispanic
289 (34.0%)
Asian
216 (25.4%)
Black
49 (5.8%)
Two or More
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

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 #21
Phone:	(718)236-1344
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	102.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	720
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 235

Grade 7 304

Grade 8 310

Ungraded 2