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 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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: ≥95% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies's student population of 309 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2667 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
27%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Media Studies's ranking?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is ranked #2667 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Urban Assembly School For Media Studies often compared to?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like High School Of Arts And Technology, Manhattan/hunter Science High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 95%, which is higher 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Urban Assembly School For Media Studies part of?
Urban Assembly School For Media Studies is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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