Average
#1850 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 39% in state
Is 181 Pablo Casals
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
800 BAYCHESTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10475
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
6.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
555
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
6.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,850 of 4,742
In Bronx
#109 of 452
public schools
In district
#19 of 62
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Academic growth
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Is 181 Pablo Casals
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About Is 181 Pablo Casals
Is 181 Pablo Casals is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11. Is 181 Pablo Casals serves approximately 555 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 181 Pablo Casals has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,850 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 181 Pablo Casals show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Is 181 Pablo Casals were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 181 Pablo Casals — Students at Is 181 Pablo Casals score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Is 181 Pablo Casals Compares
See how Is 181 Pablo Casals performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
800 BAYCHESTER AVE, Bronx, NY 10475
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 181 Pablo Casals may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. CAPITAL PREPARATORY BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, JHS 144 MICHELANGELO (rated 6.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARRY S TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| BRONX HEALTH SCIENCES HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.1 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN Bronx | 0.1 mi | 3.7 |
| MS 596 Bronx | 0.1 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 176 Bronx | 0.1 mi | 4.0 |
| MS 180 DR DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS Bronx | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 153 HELEN KELLER Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.3 |
| GARVEY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| CAPITAL PREPARATORY BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 723 Bronx | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION Bronx | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| CORNERSTONE ACADEMY FOR SOCIAL ACTION MIDDLE SCHOOL (CASA) Bronx | 0.6 mi | 4.0 |
| BAYCHESTER ACADEMY Bronx | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| JHS 144 MICHELANGELO Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING II Bronx | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR BETTER LEARNING Bronx | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 111 SETON FALLS Bronx | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| PS 160 WALT DISNEY Bronx | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10475 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,383
Median Home Value
$31,900
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
42,771
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
44.9%
Avg Commute
50.3 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Median Age
44.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLUE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Cortlandt Manor, NY | 6.8 |
| CASEY MIDDLE SCHOOL East Amherst, NY | 6.8 |
| HUDSON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Hudson, NY | 6.8 |
| JOHANNA PERRIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Fairport, NY | 6.8 |
| NEW SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP AND JOURNALISM (THE) Bronx, NY | 6.8 |
| RICHARD H O'ROURKE MIDDLE SCHOOL Burnt Hills, NY | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 181 Pablo Casals
What grades does Is 181 Pablo Casals serve?
Is 181 Pablo Casals serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 181 Pablo Casals?
Is 181 Pablo Casals has an enrollment of approximately 555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 181 Pablo Casals?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 181 Pablo Casals is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 181 Pablo Casals rank in NY?
Is 181 Pablo Casals ranks #1,850 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 181 Pablo Casals's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 181 Pablo Casals has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Is 181 Pablo Casals?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 181 Pablo Casals has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 181 Pablo Casals a charter school?
No, Is 181 Pablo Casals is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 181 Pablo Casals a Title I school?
No, Is 181 Pablo Casals is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 181 Pablo Casals?
79.5% of students at Is 181 Pablo Casals qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 79.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (718) 904-5600
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11- District Enrollment
- 32,583
- Schools in District
- 62
- District Rank
- #19 of 62
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