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I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

8787 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,232 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro's student population of 1,232 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,232 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
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Students by Grade
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I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks within the top 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. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#1574 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
40%
10%
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Hispanic
27%
30%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
25%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro's ranking?
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is ranked #1574 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro often compared to?
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallarois often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 228 David A Boody by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
1,232 students attend I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro offer ?
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro part of?
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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