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#2038 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 43% in state

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment

High School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #20 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

4200 16TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11204

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2022)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation17%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism74.7%

Students at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

88.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 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 92Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 62Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,588

Median home value

$1,097,200

Median rent

$1,751/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

35.3%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
17% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
0 boys'·2 girls'·2 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
Bnos Yakov of Boro ParkPrivate · tuition5.3K–120.3 mi682Compare →
Bnos YerusmalayimPrivate · tuition3.8PK–120.3 mi1,073Compare →
Yeshiva Shaare TorahPrivate · tuition6.4PK–120.3 mi730Compare →
Bais Yaakov D'rav Meir High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.79–120.5 mi264Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #20

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#39 of 45
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 Leadership and Empowerment is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 517 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,038 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment

What grades does Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment serve?

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment rank in NY?

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment ranks #2,038 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment's MySchoolScout rating?

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Leadership and Empowerment?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment a charter school?

No, Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment a Title I school?

No, Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment?

88.2% of students at Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 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
517
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
74.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 11204)
81,368
Area average commute
40.6 min
Area median age
34.3
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 11204; 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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