Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro vs Ps 101 Verrazano (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 384 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
Ps 101 Verrazano (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,113 students
| Measure | Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro Brooklyn, New York | Ps 101 Verrazano (The) Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #337 of 785 | #702 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6274 of 15,369 | #11410 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,198 | 1,113 |
| Enrollment | 1,198 | 1,113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 78% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 56.3).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on math proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Ps 101 Verrazano (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 85%).
- •Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 1,113.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro better than Ps 101 Verrazano (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 101 Verrazano (The) ranks higher (69.9 vs 56.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and Ps 101 Verrazano (The)?
About 384 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro: 1,198. Ps 101 Verrazano (The): 1,113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro and Ps 101 Verrazano (The) rank in New York?
Is 281 Joseph B Cavallaro is 337th of 785 and Ps 101 Verrazano (The) is 702nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).