Serving 517 students in grades 6-12, Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment's student population of 517 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We rise by lifting others.
School Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2052 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
8%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is ranked #2052 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment?
517 students attend Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment offer ?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment part of?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment located?
Urban Assembly School For Leadership And Empowerment is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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