Serving 131 students in grades 6-8, University Neighborhood Middle 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: University Neighborhood Middle School serves a 1.3 square mile area in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
University Neighborhood Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
University Neighborhood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of University Neighborhood Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3519 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)83.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University Neighborhood Middle School's ranking?
University Neighborhood Middle School is ranked #3519 out of 4,346 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend University Neighborhood Middle School?
131 students attend University Neighborhood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of University Neighborhood Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Neighborhood Middle School?
University Neighborhood Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Neighborhood Middle School offer ?
University Neighborhood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is University Neighborhood Middle School part of?
University Neighborhood Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 1.
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