Below Average
#3605 of 4,742 schools in NY
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 5 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
509 W 129TH ST, New York, NY 10027
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2019, reaching 29% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,220
Median home value
$915,000
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed HarlemEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Kipp Infinity Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,846 | Compare → |
| New Design Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Grange Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 310 | Compare → |
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.
New York City Geographic District # 5
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #16 of 28
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 78 students in grades 6th-8th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,605 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
What grades does Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders serve?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders rank in NY?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders ranks #3,605 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders's MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders a charter school?
No, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders a Title I school?
No, Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
96.2% of students at Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.2%
- Phone
- (212) 543-4960
- Area population (ZIP 10027)
- 65,068
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 10027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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