Serving 81 students in grades 6-8, Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)44%
26%
Black
(15-16)55%
18%
White
(15-16)n/a
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment?
81 students attend Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment?
Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment offer ?
Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment part of?
Urban Assembly School For The Urban Environment is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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