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The Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters

Public | 6-12 | 550 students

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4 stars

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Posted September 9, 2011

This school is awesome. I myself, am in my Junior year and I've had so many life-long experiences with Enrichment opportunities and very knowledgeable teachers. It's a fair work-space and everyone wants the kids to succeed. The teachers care about the kids even with personal issues. Your child would love it here.


Posted July 17, 2011

My son love it. It was his first year at BAL and he end up the year with a 95% avarage (A). The teachers really care about the studentest tha really want to learn. They even provide to my son their personal phone just in case he has questions on his homework. We really had a grate experience an looking to have a better year on 2012.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 23, 2011

My child has had an horrible experience in this school! Upon entering this school she was placed in a self contained class in which she didn't belong. The excuse behind this was that her former school refused to forward her information. i asked the principal and staff members "If that was the case, Why wasn't her mother contacted?" The principal stated that she was sorry but she did what she thought was best for my child. My child has lost all academic hope in herself and has become depressed over this matter. I requested a written document in regards to this matter and the principal told me that she isn't comfortable in giving me a letter that will help me sue the school. This sounds like guilt to me. There is one aide there that has boosted my child's academic esteem. I appreciate her so much! Their are a few other staff members that are also apart of encouraging my child into the great endeavors that are before her. Saran
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 3, 2009

A great school that offers great opportunities in a neighborhood that is underserved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2007

Great teachers and amazing students.
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
49%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
11%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

The state average for Algebra 2/Trigonometry was 64% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 78% in 2011.

9 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 72% in 2011.

21 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%
English

The state average for English was 85% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
French

The state average for French was 95% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 75% in 2011.

14 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%
Global History and Geography

The state average for Global History and Geography was 70% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%
Integrated Algebra

The state average for Integrated Algebra was 73% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%
Italian

The state average for Italian was 98% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Living Environment

The state average for Living Environment was 81% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%
Physics

The state average for Physics was 79% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Spanish

The state average for Spanish was 94% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 80% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

All Students50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Chemistry

All Students100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General population100%

Earth Science

All Students66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

English

All Students83%
Students with disabilities36%
General population92%

French

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Geometry

All Students71%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Global History and Geography

All Students69%
Students with disabilities31%
General population77%

Integrated Algebra

All Students79%
Students with disabilities47%
General population84%

Italian

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Living Environment

All Students71%
Students with disabilities54%
General population76%

Physics

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
General populationn/a

Spanish

All Students94%
Students with disabilities100%
General population93%

U.S. History and Government

All Students83%
Students with disabilities36%
General population93%
Scale: % passing

About the tests


In 2010-2011 New York used the New York State Regents Examinations to test high school students in english language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and several foreign languages. The results for english language arts, math, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics, global history and geography, US history and government, french, italian, and spanish are displayed in GreatSchools profiles. Students must take at least five Regents Exams in order to graduate. Scores of 65 and above are passing; scores of 55 and above earn credit toward a local diploma (with the approval of the local board of education). The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the New York Department of Education. If there are fewer than 5 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the middle school level. The school received a grade of "A" for the high school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 61% 21%
Black 37% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 8%
White 1% 51%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 8%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Graduation rate

  This school District averageState average
All Students 91%N/A76%
Female 92%N/A79%
Male 88%N/A71%
Hispanic or Latino 92%N/A59%
Economically disadvantaged 91%N/A65%
Not economically disadvantaged 89%N/A80%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 32%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 14%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 41%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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339 Morris Ave
Bronx, NY 10451
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Phone: (718) 401-4891

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