Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
8787 24th Ave,  Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 21
3.4
2.5
1,155 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Maria Bender
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
61%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
14%
State Average
20%
Math
14%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
594:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
42%
Hispanic
26.5%
White
23.4%
Black
5.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#61 Niche Standout MS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 22 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/12/2020
It was a great school and I've made many memories with my friends and teachers there!!! It is a safe school, I hope you newcomers love the school as much as I do :)))
4.0 NicheUser
1/7/2015
They have many extracurricular activities that range from arts to singing and more. All the students like to hang around with each other participating in activities after they finish their assignments.
4.0 NicheUser
1/7/2015
Students are involved in many activities together and even though there are signs of peer pressure, you're able to ignore it. Everyone is able to communicate with each other well but there are groups separated by race.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 21 Reviews
1.0 student
6/25/2025
This experience has been horrible. The teachers are biased and ignore fights. The condition is disgusting, there are roaches, rats, and other bugs. This has been the worst 3 years of my life. The teachers spend more screaming than teaching and they neglect people who are being bullied. The students...
1.0 parent
4/2/2025
Horrible deans, Horrible phone policy, doesn't prepare your kid for high school, horrible teachers, wouldn't recommend anyone's child to this school.
1.0 parent
5/13/2023
I was extremely disappointed with the quality of education provided by this school.
1.0 parent
11/20/2022
The school is academically weak and the courses are not challenging.

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Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 21 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 1,155 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $990,885. Discover additional schools in the area, like John Dewey High School, International High School At Lafayette, Ps 370, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro.

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