Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Urban Assembly School For Media Studies ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is 85-89%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Media Studies?
309 students attend Urban Assembly School For Media Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Media Studies?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Media Studies offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Media Studies part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 309 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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