IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY

IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 485 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

I.S. 136, formally known as the Charles O. Dewey Middle School, is a public school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 15. The school is named after Charles O. Dewey, a historical figure associated with early 20th-century Brooklyn education, and it remains a foundational institution for the diverse local community, which includes a high population of immigrant families and English Language Learners.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with social-emotional development. I.S. 136 emphasizes inclusivity and typically offers a variety of programs, including arts education, extracurricular activities, and academic intervention services to ensure students are prepared for the transition to high school. By fostering a neighborhood-centric culture, the school aims to bridge the gap between rigorous classroom instruction and the specific cultural and linguistic needs of its student body in the heart of Sunset Park.

For more information, contact IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY at (718) 840-1950 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.