Serving 571 students in grades 6-12, Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters is 0.49, 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
#3094 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
65%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters's ranking?
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters is ranked #3094 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters?
The graduation rate of Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters?
571 students attend Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters?
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters offer ?
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters part of?
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters is part of New York City Geographic District # 7 School District.
In what neighborhood is Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters located?
Urban Assembly Bronx Of Letters is located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 38 other public schools located in Mott Haven.
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