I.s. 228 David A Boody vs. I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
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School Overview
School
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
Diversity
I.s. 281 Joseph B Cavallaro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,555 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 13:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,198 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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,555 students
1,198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
92 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1236 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
550
368
Grade 7 Students
518
415
Grade 8 Students
487
413
Ungraded Students
-
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
40%
% Hispanic
23%
28%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
44%
24%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%