Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women

K527 Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women located at 283 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–12
  • Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

K527 Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
283 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Brooklyn, Downtown Brooklyn

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (47%) and math (41%) proficiency are both about typical for NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What the numbers say

  • Trust in principal (2026) is 98%, higher than most district middle schools.
  • Math is up 14 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Reading has held at 46–48% since the state's new tests began in 2023.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 45% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.28 · 5th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

47%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

92 students tested

Level 122%
Level 232%
Level 326%
Level 421%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 644%
Grade 740%
Grade 857%

Mathematics

41%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

59 students tested

Level 131%
Level 229%
Level 332%
Level 48%
See grade-by-grade results
Grade 639%
Grade 743%

Grade 8 math not reported by the DOE.

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school47%
District 1357%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school41%
District 1361%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests42%47%31%41%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201842%31%
201948%30%
2022—0%
202348%27%
202446%31%
202546%40%
202647%41%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 61%0.6 mi away

  2. Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (this school)47%

    Economic need index: 81%

Math · 2026

  1. Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (this school)41%

    Economic need index: 81%

  2. Economic need index: 61%0.6 mi away

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women vs The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice

MeasureUrban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young WomenThe Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice
Enrollment (2025–26)352403
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.312.3
Family satisfaction (2026)94%93%
Principal trust (2026)98%94%
Teacher trust (2026)96%93%
Leadership (2026)98%97%
Regents diploma rate (2025)70%95%
Distance between schools0.01 mi

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women has lower Regents diploma rate (2025) than The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (70% vs 95%) and higher trust in principal (2026) (98% vs 94%).

Student body

Enrollment

352 students

6–12 · down 143 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.3

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

10%

was 11% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

83% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

18%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 13% White, 15% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 52% Black, 1% multiracial, 100% female, 0% male.

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
98%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
91%
Parent involvement
86%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

283 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Middle School, STEM Classes
  • Location: Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn
  • Address: 283 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA