IS 96 Seth Low
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades 6-8
402nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 49%▼ Declining
IS 96 Seth Low ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 96 Seth Low 402nd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 49% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2019 to 49th in 2025 — declining.
IS 96 Seth Low test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 96 Seth Low students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 867 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29.1% | 34.6% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| White | 24.5% | 34.4% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Asian | 32.8% | 24.3% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Black | 11.4% | 5.7% | ▼ 5.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near IS 96 Seth Low
Typical home value $1.24M in zip 11204 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 96 Seth Low
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8IS 228 David A BoodyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 0.6 mi away178th of 781
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 9IS 281 Joseph B CavallaroNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away102nd of 781
ELA 56% · Math 100% - 6JHS 227 Edward B ShallowNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.1 mi away331st of 781
ELA 55% · Math 60% - 7JHS 234 Arthur W CunninghamNew York City Geographic District #22 · 1.6 mi away247th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 69% - 10Madeleine Brennan School (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 1.7 mi away63rd of 781
ELA 80% · Math 85% - 10Christa Mcauliffe School (The) /Is 187New York City Geographic District #20 · 1.7 mi away7th of 781
ELA 94% · Math 96% - 6IS 303 Herbert S EisenbergNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.9 mi away388th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 59% - 6JHS 223 Montauk (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 1.9 mi away318th of 781
ELA 54% · Math 63%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 96 Seth Low in?
IS 96 Seth Low is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is IS 96 Seth Low a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 96 Seth Low 402nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 96 Seth Low?
Hispanic 35%, White 34%, Asian 24%, Black 6% (867 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 96 Seth Low cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11204 is $1.24M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.