Urban Science Academy
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(718)588-8221
- Urban Science Academy serves 255 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 3% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Urban Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Urban Science Academy's student population of 255 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 255 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Urban Science Academy's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Urban Science Academy is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #4220 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 64% | 26% |
| Black | 34% | 17% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic # 9 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Urban Science Academy is Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini (0.0 miles away)
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- Bronx Junior High School 145 Arturo Toscanini Grades: 5-8 | 274 students
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(718)588-8308 0.0 6-8 199 - Bronx Bronx Early College Academy For Teaching And Learning Grades: 6-12 | 547 students
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250 E 164th St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)681-8287 0.2 6-12 547 - Bronx Bronx School For Law Government And Justice Grades: 6-12 | 773 students
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244 E 163rd St
Bronx, NY 10451
(718)733-8100 0.2 6-12 773 - Bronx Grant Avenue Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
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250 E 164th St
Bronx, NY 10456
(718)681-6288 0.2 PK-5 445
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