Serving 225 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee's student population of 225 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4022 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
72%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee's ranking?
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee is ranked #4022 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee often compared to?
I.s. 68 Isaac Bilderseeis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 211 John Wilson, Science And Medicine Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee?
225 students attend I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee?
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee offer ?
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee part of?
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee located?
I.s. 68 Isaac Bildersee is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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