Brooklyn School of Inquiry vs Is 96 Seth Low
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 166 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooklyn School of Inquiry
Brooklyn Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ8
501 students
Is 96 Seth Low
Brooklyn Β· Public middle Β· Grades 6β8
851 students
| Measure | Brooklyn School of Inquiry Brooklyn, New York | Is 96 Seth Low Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 2,536 | #454 of 785 |
| National rank | #4469 of 50,301 | #8574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades Kβ8 | Grades 6β8 |
| Students | 501 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 47% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Brooklyn School of Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 45.7).
- β’Brooklyn School of Inquiry does better on math proficiency (92% vs 47%).
- β’Brooklyn School of Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 38%).
- β’Brooklyn School of Inquiry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 87.1%).
- β’Is 96 Seth Low does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 18.6).
- β’Is 96 Seth Low is the larger school with 851 students compared with 501.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brooklyn School of Inquiry better than Is 96 Seth Low?
On the Success Index (US), Brooklyn School of Inquiry ranks higher (80.9 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Brooklyn School of Inquiry and Is 96 Seth Low?
About 166 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry: 501. Is 96 Seth Low: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooklyn School of Inquiry and Is 96 Seth Low rank in New York?
Brooklyn School of Inquiry is 342nd of 2,536 and Is 96 Seth Low is 454th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).