IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE
IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 347 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 28 teachers, IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE 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.
IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE, located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a New York City public school, it is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school offers a diverse range of instructional programs designed to meet the varying needs of its student body, often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.
Beyond its core curriculum, Isaac Bildersee places a significant focus on cultivating a supportive school culture. The school typically provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, IS 68 aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens who are prepared for the challenges of college and career readiness.
For more information, contact IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE at (718) 241-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11236-3831
(718) 241-4800
IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 347 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 28
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IS 68 ISAAC BILDERSEE is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- White
- 5.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.