IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO

IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 1,341 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 82 teachers, IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

IS 281, also known as the Joseph B. Cavallaro School, is a public middle school located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 21. It is situated in a vibrant, multicultural community and is known for providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school offers a traditional middle school curriculum supplemented by various academic support services and extracurricular opportunities. IS 281 emphasizes the development of core competencies in English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering social-emotional growth during these formative adolescent years. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic rigor, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can pursue their interests and improve their academic standing before moving on to secondary education.

For more information, contact IS 281 JOSEPH B CAVALLARO at (718) 996-6706 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.