Serving 1,155 students in grades 6-8, Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro's student population of 1,155 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2259 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
39%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro's ranking?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is ranked #2259 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
1,155 students attend Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 26% 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 Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
Is 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 Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro offer ?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro part of?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
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