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I.s. 228 David A Boody vs. I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro

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School Overview

School
I.s. 228 David A Boody
228 Ave S
Brooklyn, NY 11223
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
8787 24th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

I.s. 228 David A Boody ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,549 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 228 David A Boody ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,232 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,549 students
1,232 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 228 David A Boody over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 228 David A Boody.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro.
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
94 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 228 David A Boody over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 228 David A Boody with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1056 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1236 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 228 David A Boody, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in NY)
63%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 228 David A Boody who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 228 David A Boody who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 228 David A Boody who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of I.s. 228 David A Boody by grade.
This chart displays the students of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro by grade.
Grade 6 Students
520
392
Grade 7 Students
480
397
Grade 8 Students
547
439
Ungraded Students
2
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 228 David A Boody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
29%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 228 David A Boody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 228 David A Boody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 228 David A Boody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 228 David A Boody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 228 David A Boody, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #21 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 228 David A Boody, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 228 David A Boody, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 228 David A Boody, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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