Urban Assembly For Future Leaders

509 W 129th St
New York, NY 10027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 78 students in grades 6-8, Urban Assembly For Future Leaders 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Urban Assembly For Future Leaders ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Urban Assembly For Future Leaders's student population of 78 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Urban Assembly For Future Leaders ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly For Future Leaders is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3337 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
46%
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45-49%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
10%
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Hispanic
33%
29%
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Black
63%
16%
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White
n/a
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Urban Assembly For Future Leaders's ranking?
Urban Assembly For Future Leaders is ranked #3337 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Assembly For Future Leaders?
78 students attend Urban Assembly For Future Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Urban Assembly For Future Leaders students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly For Future Leaders?
Urban Assembly For Future Leaders has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly For Future Leaders offer ?
Urban Assembly For Future Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly For Future Leaders part of?
Urban Assembly For Future Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District # 5 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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