At a glance
Reported students
237
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee: 237 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
9.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 68 Isaac Bildersee
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #18. NCES reports 237 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.7:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (65%) and White (13.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 68 Isaac Bildersee
- 1How do the reported 9.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.5%
- Hispanic12.7%
- Black65%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #18
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Science and Medicine Middle School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
229 reported students
Lenox Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
264 reported students
IS 211 John Wilson
Middle · Grades 06–08
188 reported students
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
173 reported students
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Middle · Grades 06–08
156 reported students
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
399 reported students
Public schools near IS 68 Isaac Bildersee
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 211 John Wilson Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 188 | 1 mi |
| Lenox Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 264 | 1 mi |
| IS 285 Meyer Levin Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 512 | 1 mi |
| JHS 78 Roy H Mann Middle · New York City Geographic District #22 | 06–08 | 662 | 1 mi |
| Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 399 | 1.2 mi |
| Science and Medicine Middle School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 229 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 68 Isaac Bildersee
What grades does IS 68 Isaac Bildersee serve?
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #18.
How many students attend IS 68 Isaac Bildersee?
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee reported 237 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 68 Isaac Bildersee?
The calculated ratio is 9.7:1, based on 237 students and 24.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IS 68 Isaac Bildersee a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #18 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 68 Isaac Bildersee students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IS 68 Isaac Bildersee in?
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee is part of New York City Geographic District #18, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 68 Isaac Bildersee?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 211 John Wilson (1 mi), Lenox Academy (1 mi), IS 285 Meyer Levin (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.