MS 596

MS 596 is an elementary-level community of mid-tier scale in BRONX, New York, one of the schools within NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75, enrolling 403 students in grades pre-K through 8.

Within NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75, which oversees 60 schools and 27,533 students, MS 596 is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, MS 596 logs that 48% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. The remainder breaks down as 34% Black, 11% Asian, 6% White.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 81 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 5.0:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 12.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 87% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Across the wider county, Bronx County reports that median household earnings sit near $48,676, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Bronx County's 472 public schools (combined enrollment of about 202,028 students), MS 596 is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for MS 596 typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.