IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Brooklyn, NY · New York City Geographic District #21 · Grades 6-8
102nd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 87%▲ Improving
IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro 102nd of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 87% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 87th in 2025 — improving.
IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,232 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 37.8% | 40.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.3% | 26.6% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| White | 31.8% | 24.6% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.2% | 6.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Typical home value $763K in zip 11214 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8IS 228 David A BoodyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away178th of 781
ELA 68% · Math 74% - 5IS 96 Seth LowNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1 mi away402nd of 781
ELA 49% · Math 55% - 10Mark Twain IS 239 for the Gifted and TalentedNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.1 mi away8th of 781
ELA 94% · Math 95% - 6IS 303 Herbert S EisenbergNew York City Geographic District #21 · 1.4 mi away388th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 59% - 6JHS 227 Edward B ShallowNew York City Geographic District #20 · 1.9 mi away331st of 781
ELA 55% · Math 60% - 10Madeleine Brennan School (The)New York City Geographic District #20 · 1.9 mi away63rd of 781
ELA 80% · Math 85% - 7JHS 234 Arthur W CunninghamNew York City Geographic District #22 · 2.1 mi away247th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 69% - 10IS 98 Bay AcademyNew York City Geographic District #21 · 2.2 mi away13th of 781
ELA 89% · Math 94%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro in?
IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is part of the New York City Geographic District #21 district in Brooklyn, New York.
Is IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro 102nd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro?
Asian 41%, Hispanic 27%, White 25%, Black 6% (1,232 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 281 Joseph B Cavallaro cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11214 is $763K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.