School Overview
IS 181, also known as the Pablo Casals School, is a public middle school located in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. The school is named after Pablo Casals, the world-renowned cellist and conductor, and it generally seeks to foster an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development.

As a traditional neighborhood middle school, IS 181 typically offers a standard New York State curriculum enriched by various elective programs and support services designed to prepare students for high school transitions. The school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, often utilizing its Bronx location to provide students with diverse learning opportunities. Families interested in the specific academic performance metrics, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education "NYC School Search" portal or contact the school’s main office directly for the most up-to-date information.
628
Total Students
53.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 181 PABLO CASALS
Demographic Student Count
White21
Hispanic192
Black332
Asian47
Two or More11
American Indian20
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    332 (52.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    192 (30.6 %)
  • Asian
    47 (7.5 %)
  • White
    21 (3.3 %)
  • American Indian
    20 (3.2 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (1.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone: (718)904-5600
Website: http://www.ms181info.weebly.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 378
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20
Grades Taught
Grade 6 181
Grade 7 206
Grade 8 233
Ungraded 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IS 181 PABLO CASALS
Grade Student Count
Grade 6181
Grade 7206
Grade 8233
Ungraded8
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IS 181 PABLO CASALS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32651.9%
Male30248.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)