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Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

Brooklyn, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

1,019 tested · 88% of students

56% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 55% did.

  • Level 428%
  • Level 329%
  • Level 223%
  • Level 121%

Math

1,084 tested · 94% of students

Not reported. In 2023–24, 66% did.

Science

385 tested · 93% of students

Not reported. In 2023–24, 52% did.

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled1,1641,232
Sexual offense10
Weapons possession13
Harassment, bullying, discrimination3328
Cyberbullying103
False alarm01
Drugs87
Other threats65

None reported: Homicide, assault, bomb threat, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate93%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers85%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Joseph B. Cavallaro (I.S. 281) Magnet Program (Computer/Math)

Talent TestAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

50

Seats

20

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

4

Seats

5

Joseph B. Cavallaro (I.S. 281)

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

166

Seats

165

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

59

Seats

—

Joseph B. Cavallaro (I.S. 281) Magnet Program (Art)

Audition

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

22

Seats

20

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

5

Seats

5

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,232 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino26.6%
x
White24.6%
x
Black or African American6.2%
x
Asian40.6%
x
Two or More Races1.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.6%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Arts48

Algebra I, American Sign Language, Art, Book Club,

Sports2

Soccer (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities37

Art, Book Club, Chess, Coding,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015202792

District
New York City Geographic District #21
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,232 students
Teachers (FTE)
93.5

Sources