IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY

(718)840-1950

www.ms136brooklyn.com

535 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

535

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 136 CHARLES O DEWEY
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	425
Black	16
Asian	40
Two or More	14

Hispanic
425 (79.6 %)
Asian
40 (7.5 %)
White
39 (7.3 %)
Black
16 (3.0 %)
Two or More
14 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Phone:	(718)840-1950
Website:	http://www.ms136brooklyn.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 175