Very Good
#1102 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 23% in state
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
8787 24TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Enrollment
1,232
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,232
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,102 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#122 of 570
public schools
In district
#10 of 40
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
Equity
8.3 / 10
Excellent
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Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Middle School in Brooklyn · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21. Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serves approximately 1,232 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro — Students at Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.6%
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: 8.0/10.
How Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro Compares
See how Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8787 24TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. ACADEMY OF TALENTED SCHOLARS (THE) (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 101 VERRAZANO (THE) (rated 8.3/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LEADERS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,286
Median Home Value
$1,007,400
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
Population
88,994
College Educated
32.4%
Homeownership
33.9%
Avg Commute
45.2 min
Poverty Rate
18.9%
Median Age
41.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
What grades does Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serve?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro has an enrollment of approximately 1,232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro rank in NY?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks #1,102 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro a charter school?
No, Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro a Title I school?
No, Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
86.6% of students at Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro 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
- 1,232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (718) 996-6706
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21- District Enrollment
- 34,525
- Schools in District
- 40
- District Rank
- #10 of 40
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