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#3888 of 4,742 schools in NY

Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)

High School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 5 high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2005 MADISON AVE, New York, NY 10035

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+26.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
AP Participation23.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism87.1%

Students at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 65% in 2021, across a 6-year record (2016–2021).

Show all 6 years by subject
2016
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2016-2021) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2016-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) 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 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,049/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$40,556

Median home value

$663,500

Median rent

$1,283/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

37.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics1sport offered
1 boys'·0 girls'·1 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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
Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy II Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–120.1 mi1,054Compare →
Harlem Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–120.1 mi160Compare →
PS 138Enrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–120.2 mi693Compare →
The Kings Academy of the True Church of GodPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–120.3 mi23Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

New York City Geographic District # 5

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#19 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 School for Global Commerce (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)

Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is a public high school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 147 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,888 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)

What grades does Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) serve?

Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?

Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) rank in NY?

Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) ranks #3,888 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 School for Global Commerce (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2021).

Is Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) a charter school?

No, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) a Title I school?

No, Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the)?

91.8% of students at Urban Assembly School for Global Commerce (the) 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
147
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
vocational
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
87.1%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 10035)
39,082
Area average commute
37.6 min
Area median age
36.9
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.
  • 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 10035; 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, 2016-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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