The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

X241 the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science located at 1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, USA

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–12
  • Neighborhood: Morrisania
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

X241 the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science
1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, USA
Bronx, Morrisania

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 26%, lower than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; reading has held at 24–27% since the state's new tests began in 2023.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 519, larger than most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 41% 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: 0.34 · 11th 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

26%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

205 students tested

Level 141%
Level 232%
Level 321%
Level 45%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education12%

68 students tested

General education students34%

137 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 625%
Grade 730%
Grade 824%

Grade 8 math not reported by the DOE.

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school26%
District 934%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests31%26%24%24%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
201831%24%
201926%23%
202224%6%
202327%21%
202424%24%
202527%—
202626%—

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: >95%0.3 mi away

  2. Economic need index: >95%0.1 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.4 mi away

  4. The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science (this school)26%

    Economic need index: 94%

  5. Economic need index: >95%0.1 mi away

The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science vs Mott Hall Bronx High School

MeasureThe Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and ScienceMott Hall Bronx High School
Enrollment (2025–26)519296
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)7.710.2
Family satisfaction (2026)95%95%
Principal trust (2026)96%95%
Teacher trust (2026)95%95%
Leadership (2026)96%96%
4-year graduation rate (2025)89%88%
Regents diploma rate (2025)84%79%
Distance between schools0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

519 students

6–12 · down 90 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

7.7

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

11%

was 11% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 94% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

30%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 0% White, 71% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 28% Black, 0% multiracial, 51% female, 49% male.

Economic need index: 94% — 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
96%
Disability support services
97%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
89%

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

1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, 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.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 12% in reading (68 tested), compared with 26% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Elementary School, Music Lessons, Art Classes
  • Courses Listed: 1
  • Location: Morrisania, Bronx
  • Address: 1595 Bathgate Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, USA