Middle School 596 serves 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School 596 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School 596's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middle School 596 is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
48%
31%
Black
34%
15%
White
6%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Middle School 596 often compared to?
Middle School 596is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 169 Robert F Kennedy, P.s. 188 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Middle School 596?
403 students attend Middle School 596.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Middle School 596 students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 596?
Middle School 596 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 596 offer ?
Middle School 596 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 596 part of?
Middle School 596 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 596 located?
Middle School 596 is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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