Serving 84 students in grades 6-8, Urban Assembly Academy 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 6:1 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 and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 286 Renaissance Leadership Academy serves a 1.9 square mile area in New York, NY, typically within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the outer edges of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders's student population of 84 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
84 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
LIVE. LEARN. LEAD.
School Rankings
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders 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 Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders is 0.57, 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
#3293 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)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
50%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 19-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 Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders's ranking?
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders is ranked #3293 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders?
84 students attend Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders?
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders offer ?
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders part of?
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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