Serving 316 students in grades 6-8, Urban Science Academy 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 11% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
316 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)16%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
55%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Urban Science Academy?
316 students attend Urban Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Urban Science Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Science Academy?
Urban Science Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Science Academy offer ?
Urban Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Urban Science Academy part of?
Urban Science Academy is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
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