Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

Test scores here have been climbing steadily — ELA went from 23% in 2016 to 46% in 2025, and math more than doubled from 12% to 26.5% over the same period. That's real growth, but the school still lags behind District 13 averages (53% ELA, 46% math). Grade 8 shows particular strength in reading (52.5%) while math drops sharply at that grade level (7.3%), suggesting a transition challenge. The overall quality score of 1.45/4 places it below the district average of 1.98, though the trend line is encouraging.

Here's where this school shines in the data: parent satisfaction hits 95%, and trust between families and teachers (97%) and families and the principal (94%) is exceptionally high. Teachers rate instruction quality at 92% — above the district average — and their trust in leadership sits at 91%. Zero suspensions is a notable data point. However, chronic absenteeism at 72.9% is strikingly high, particularly for Black students (77.6%), suggesting attendance engagement is a real challenge despite the strong survey responses. The day-to-day feel appears collaborative and trusting, but getting students through the door consistently is an ongoing battle.

The student body is 56% Black, 18% Hispanic, 12% White, and 10% Asian, with 82% economic need index — meaning most families here qualify for free or reduced lunch. This is a high-need population served by a school where 18% of students have IEPs. The diversity index of 69% reflects a racially mixed community. In a neighborhood where the median household income is $150,272 and 73% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, this school serves a notably different population than the surrounding area, which may reflect its role as an option for families across the district.

The school sits in Downtown Brooklyn, one of the borough's most transit-connected neighborhoods with a score of 98 out of 100 — ideal for families relying on public transit. The area is family-dense (82.38 family density score) with strong education orientation (84.67). However, safety scores are low (21.07), and the neighborhood has high crime density and elevated asthma rates. Median home values hit $1.46 million, yet 15.5% of households live in poverty — a stark inequality that shapes the community context.

Excellent transit access — the school is steps from multiple subway lines in Downtown Brooklyn. Families without cars can easily commute from across the borough. The walkable urban core means many students in this neighborhood can walk to school.