Serving 440 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women's student population of 440 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2754 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
13%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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 #2754 out of 4,377 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women?
440 students attend Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Urban Assembly Institute Of Math And Science For Young Women students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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 School District.
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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