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IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

Brooklyn, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District #21

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About IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is a public school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6 through 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 1,198 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Brooklyn. With about 91.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.1 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Kings County. There are 352 other schools within 5 miles. New York City Geographic District #21 runs 40 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	8787 24th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone	(718) 996-6706
School district	New York City Geographic District #21
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,198
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	91.8
Students per teacher	13.1
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Kings County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360015202792). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serve?

IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?

IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro reported 1,198 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?

About 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,198 students and 91.8 teachers in federal data.

Is IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro a public or charter school?

IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro in?

IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is part of New York City Geographic District #21. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-21/

Where is IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro located?

IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is at 8787 24th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11214. The phone number is (718) 996-6706.

How many other schools are near IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?

There are 352 other schools within 5 miles of IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro in our directory.