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I.S. 181 Pablo Casal.S.

Public | 6-8 | 681 students

 

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Posted August 30, 2012

I am going back to ms181 in september im going to be in eighth grade. I would like to say the other 2 years in the school were fun with the summer and winter carnival, and all the dance events and those days were we dress up in pajamas and stuff, best days. But to be honest their are some days in which children are bad, but as long as you keep away, they wont bother and you will be fine. :D


Posted May 28, 2010

each night i have been on the school website learning more and moree about the school each day. i love the clubs and our schedules for school. :D i still cant wait till september


Posted April 17, 2010

I like this school because they have several technological initiatives that allows parents to keep up with homework, their chid(ren)'s academic performance and a forum for open communication with the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

This school is the best you could ever go to. The teachers are always helping you out and making sure you are on top of your work!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 16, 2010

Mr.Rap is the only good teacher in the school
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 8, 2009

M.S. 181 is the best school ever! Just because it may seem the school is in a 'bad' neighborhood, doesn't mean all the children are bad. I just think it's stupid on how the teacher's are rating us.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 8, 2008

this school has gotten horrible i mean the kids that are excepted here is terrible this use to be a wonderful school but it has flipped itself around and is now a horrible school mr warnock is a good principle but he cannot control those kids and miss grogan is the best dean you can ever have she workswith the students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2008

M.S. 181 is a good school all of my four years there were fulled with laugher and things that will help me along the way into highschool. im proud to say that there wasn't a day where i felt i wasnt good enought to do better in my class and in my grades. each and evryone of my teacher made the effort to make sure all of my work was done and and all of my projects were done. they all helped each student in my school to make something out of themselfs, and to make our families proud of us.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 18, 2006

I am very happy that Mr. Warnock has taken the position. My best wishes with his new position and growing family. Good Work- Mr. Warnock! My son is pleased with his new teachers, I pray he stays focused on his studies.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2006

The class sizes are ver big. a problem i have with this school is that music and art programs are only available to the fifth and sixth grades. sports programs are limited, and had a deadline for signing uo. the parent's assocition is a main factor in funding the school, and there are no real problems with that in my mind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2005

Great staff and principle. They welcome parent's involvement. The location brings about concern due to Truman High School near by.
—Submitted by Lisa, a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

I believe some of the teachers did not know how to handle the children there. One of my child's teachers did not explain the schoolwork. She just gave assignments and expected the students to understand. I'm not a schoolteacher, but I found myself having to teach my child's lessons.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2004

I mainly deal with the teachers in the special education. They are very nice to talk to and very attentive to the students.
—Submitted by Sandra Honor, a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

247 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

210 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

211 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 65% 19%
Hispanic 26% 22%
Asian 4% 8%
White 4% 49%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 167%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 23%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 13%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 34%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 23%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Christopher Warnock

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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800 Baychester Ave
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