Serving 352 students in grades 6-12, Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women serves a 3.5 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with most students living within a typical 5-10 minute drive. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women's student population of 352 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women 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 Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women is 0.67, 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
#3201 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women's ranking?
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women is ranked #3201 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women?
352 students attend Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women?
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women offer ?
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women part of?
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women located?
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women is located in the Downtown Brooklyn neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 10 other public schools located in Downtown Brooklyn.
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