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#2194 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 46% in state
Urban Assembly Unison School (the)
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #13 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #13 middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 GATES AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Urban Assembly Unison School (the) score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Urban Assembly Unison School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$132,957
Median home value
$1,146,000
Median rent
$2,511/mo
College educated
71.2%
Homeownership
28.1%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Free SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| MS 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Elijah Stroud Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #24 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 Unison School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Urban Assembly Unison School (the)
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #13, serving approximately 179 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,194 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Urban Assembly Unison School (the)
What grades does Urban Assembly Unison School (the) serve?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Urban Assembly Unison School (the) rank in NY?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) ranks #2,194 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Urban Assembly Unison School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Unison School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Urban Assembly Unison School (the) a charter school?
No, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Urban Assembly Unison School (the) a Title I school?
No, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
84.9% of students at Urban Assembly Unison School (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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (718) 399-1061
- Area population (ZIP 11238)
- 58,462
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 11238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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