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#430 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 9% in state

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

High School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #13 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

283 ADAMS ST, Brooklyn, NY 11201

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation32.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1

Students at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 88Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$169,285

Median home value

$1,131,700

Median rent

$3,207/mo

College educated

79.2%

Homeownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

10.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
32.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
0 boys'·3 girls'·3 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified7.49–120.0 mi435Compare →
Brooklyn Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–120.1 mi578Compare →
Fusion Academy Brk: BrooklynPrivate · tuition5.7private6–120.1 mi77Compare →
City Polytechnic High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.49–120.2 mi426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #13

Schools in district
41
Rank in district
#4 of 40
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 Institute of Math and Science for Young Women is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 392 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

What grades does Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women serve?

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women?

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women rank in NY?

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women ranks #430 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women's MySchoolScout rating?

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Institute of Math and Science for Young Women?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women a charter school?

No, Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women a Title I school?

No, Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women?

87.5% of students at Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 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 – 12th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 11201)
69,251
Area average commute
30.9 min
Area median age
35.2
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 11201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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