Serving 97 students in grades 6-8, Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)2%
1%
Asian
(15-16)4%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)77%
26%
Black
(15-16)12%
18%
White
(15-16)5%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School?
97 students attend Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School?
Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School offer ?
Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School part of?
Urban Assembly For Civic Engagement Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 8.
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