I.S. 181 Pablo Casals
Tel:
(718) 904-5600
I.S. 181 Pablo Casals serves 882 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
I.S. 181 Pablo Casals placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
I.S. 181 Pablo Casals's student population of 882 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 882 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
I.S. 181 Pablo Casals is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of I.S. 181 Pablo Casals is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2860 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 3% | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 9% |
Hispanic | 29% | 27% |
Black | 59% | 17% |
White | 4% | 43% |
Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #11 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to I.S. 181 Pablo Casals is P.S. 176 (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bronx P.S. 176 Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 921 students
0.0 miles
850 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5750 0.0 PK-12 921 - Bronx P.S. 178 Dr Selman Waksman Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 437 students
0.0 miles
850 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5570 0.0 K-5 437 - Bronx Bronx Health Sciences High School Grades: 9-12 | 318 students
0.1 miles
750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5450 0.1 9-12 318 - Bronx Harry S Truman High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,984 student
0.1 miles
750 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5400 0.1 9-12 1,984 - Bronx Middle School 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams Grades: 6-8 | 967 students
0.1 miles
700 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475
(718) 904-5650 0.1 6-8 967
School Reviews
5 the school has amazing learning resources. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Amber |
1 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 |
2 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 |
3 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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