IS 181 PABLO CASALS

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490 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 181, also known as the Pablo Casals School, is a public middle school located in the Baychester neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 11. The school is named after Pablo Casals, the world-renowned cellist and conductor, and it generally seeks to foster an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development.

As a traditional neighborhood middle school, IS 181 typically offers a standard New York State curriculum enriched by various elective programs and support services designed to prepare students for high school transitions. The school emphasizes student engagement and community involvement, often utilizing its Bronx location to provide students with diverse learning opportunities. Families interested in the specific academic performance metrics, current extracurricular offerings, or enrollment procedures are encouraged to consult the official NYC Department of Education "NYC School Search" portal or contact the school’s main office directly for the most up-to-date information.

490

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 181 PABLO CASALS
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	154
Black	255
Asian	46
Two or More	9
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Black
255 (52.0%)
Hispanic
154 (31.4%)
Asian
46 (9.4%)
White
15 (3.1%)
Two or More
9 (1.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11
Phone:	(718)904-5600
Website:	http://www.ms181info.weebly.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	490
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	378
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 154

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 169

Ungraded 8