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I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro vs. I.s. 96 Seth Low

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School Overview

School
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
8787 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
I.s. 96 Seth Low
99 Ave P
Brooklyn, NY 11204
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

I.s. 96 Seth Low ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,232 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks in the top 30% 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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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).
Serving 867 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 96 Seth Low 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 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,232 students
867 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 96 Seth Low over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 96 Seth Low.
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
95 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 96 Seth Low over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 96 Seth Low with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1236 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#2276 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 96 Seth Low, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 50% in NY)
48%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 96 Seth Low who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 96 Seth Low who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 96 Seth Low who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 96 Seth Low by grade.
Grade 6 Students
392
275
Grade 7 Students
397
296
Grade 8 Students
439
294
Ungraded Students
4
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 96 Seth Low, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
40%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 96 Seth Low, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 96 Seth Low, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 96 Seth Low, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 96 Seth Low, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 96 Seth Low, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 96 Seth Low, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 96 Seth Low, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 96 Seth Low, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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