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#1650 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

Urban Institute of Mathematics

Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 8 · Bronx, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 8 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

650 HOLLYWOOD AVE, Bronx, NY 10465

  • Math 34% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.1Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.5%

Students at Urban Institute of Mathematics score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
43%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
22%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Urban Institute of Mathematics 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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 55Good Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$90,255

Median home value

$602,000

Median rent

$1,774/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mott Hall Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.36–80.0 mi228Compare →
MS 101 Edward R ByrneEnrollment path unverified7.56–80.6 mi568Compare →
PS 10Enrollment path unverified3.5PK–120.6 mi678Compare →
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified7.16–8Not available409Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District # 8

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#6 of 51
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 Institute of Mathematics is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Urban Institute of Mathematics

Urban Institute of Mathematics is a public middle school in Bronx, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 8, serving approximately 376 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,650 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Urban Institute of Mathematics

What grades does Urban Institute of Mathematics serve?

Urban Institute of Mathematics serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Urban Institute of Mathematics?

Urban Institute of Mathematics has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Institute of Mathematics?

The student-teacher ratio at Urban Institute of Mathematics is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Urban Institute of Mathematics rank in NY?

Urban Institute of Mathematics ranks #1,650 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Urban Institute of Mathematics's MySchoolScout rating?

Urban Institute of Mathematics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Institute of Mathematics?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Urban Institute of Mathematics has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Urban Institute of Mathematics a charter school?

No, Urban Institute of Mathematics is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Urban Institute of Mathematics a Title I school?

No, Urban Institute of Mathematics is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Urban Institute of Mathematics?

79.3% of students at Urban Institute of Mathematics 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
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Bronx County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.5%
Area population (ZIP 10465)
46,457
Area average commute
40.9 min
Area median age
37.9
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 · 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 10465; 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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