Serving 366 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For Media Studies ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies's student population of 366 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Assembly School For Media Studies's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is ranked #657 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Urban Assembly School For Media Studies often compared to?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Arts And Technology, Manhattan/hunter Science High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Media Studies?
366 students attend Urban Assembly School For Media Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Media Studies offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Media Studies part of?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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