Serving 555 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 181 Pablo Casals ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
I.s. 181 Pablo Casals ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 181 Pablo Casals is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 181 Pablo Casals?
555 students attend I.s. 181 Pablo Casals.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of I.s. 181 Pablo Casals students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 181 Pablo Casals?
I.s. 181 Pablo Casals has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 181 Pablo Casals offer ?
I.s. 181 Pablo Casals offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.s. 181 Pablo Casals part of?
My daughter currently attends, and I am so disappointed. There is extensive bullying, favoritism by teachers giving students grades they did not work for in 6th grade classes. A Dean that does nothing. The teachers here call parents for sport. They don't try to solve problems when they occur.
- Posted by Parent - Stacy
23/16/2020
The teachers and staff are exceptional but the higher uppers.. Principal and vice principal like to hide truths cover-up and take sides in altercations. MS. Hudson is the best, so is MS. Dante and MS Stevens. I'm glad my son it's graduating. There is a lot of preference, though. If I could do it again, my child would not go there.
- Posted by Parent - Passerby
33/16/2017
Despite drops in several areas, the school seems to be holding its own., especially with a Principal in charge for 10 years. That shows stability.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Frank
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 555 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
