Serving 502 students in grades 6-12, Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation 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 31% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 36% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)36%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
25%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation is 70-74%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation?
502 students attend Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation?
Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation part of?
Urban Assembly School For Wildlife Conservation is part of New York City Geographic District #12 School District.
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