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University Prep Charter Middle School
Middle School · University Prep Charter Middle School · Bronx, NY
A charter middle school in Bronx, NY where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
470 JACKSON AVE, Bronx, NY 10455
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Prep Charter Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,701
Median home value
$348,700
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
University Prep Charter Middle School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
University Prep Charter Middle School is listed in UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Prep Charter Middle School
University Prep Charter Middle School is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of University Prep Charter Middle School, serving approximately 382 students in grades 5th-8th with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,273 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Prep Charter Middle School
What grades does University Prep Charter Middle School serve?
University Prep Charter Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend University Prep Charter Middle School?
University Prep Charter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Prep Charter Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Prep Charter Middle School is 23.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Prep Charter Middle School rank in NY?
University Prep Charter Middle School ranks #4,273 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is University Prep Charter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Prep Charter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at University Prep Charter Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Prep Charter Middle School has 13% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is University Prep Charter Middle School a charter school?
Yes, University Prep Charter Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is University Prep Charter Middle School a Title I school?
No, University Prep Charter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Prep Charter Middle School?
90.8% of students at University Prep Charter Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (917) 985-8300
- Area population (ZIP 10455)
- 42,940
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10455; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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