Serving 199 students in grades 6-8, Urban Assembly Unison School 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly Unison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Urban Assembly Unison School's student population of 199 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Urban Assembly Unison School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 schools are Urban Assembly Unison School often compared to?
Urban Assembly Unison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School, Elijah Stroud Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Assembly Unison School?
199 students attend Urban Assembly Unison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Urban Assembly Unison School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly Unison School?
Urban Assembly Unison School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly Unison School offer ?
Urban Assembly Unison School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly Unison School part of?
Urban Assembly Unison School is part of New York City Geographic District #13 School District.
School Reviews
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