Serving 495 students in grades 6-12, Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), 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: 495 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment's student population of 495 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment ranks within the top 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 School For Leadership And Empowerment is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1751 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
44%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
19%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 School For Leadership And Empowerment's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is ranked #1751 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment?
495 students attend Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment part of?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment located?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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