Urban Science Academy
Urban Science Academy serves 316 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Urban Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Urban Science Academy's student population of 316 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Urban Science Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)16%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
9%
Hispanic
67%
27%
Black
31%
17%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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