Enrollment
172
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Urban Assembly Unison School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Urban Assembly Unison School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009106366
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) has class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #13 · New York
NCES ID 360009106366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Assembly Unison School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urban Assembly Unison School (the)
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 172 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is leaner than roughly 86% of New York schools and 27% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of New York schools, with 172 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students) and Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students) alongside Urban Assembly Unison School (the).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Urban Assembly Unison School (the) compares
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in New York - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 4.1%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Assembly Unison School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 11 Purvis J Behan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Banneker Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Arts and Letters | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Assembly Unison School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~172 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Urban Assembly Unison School (the)
How many students attend Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) has 172 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is 8.6:1, which is 27% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
82.7% of students at Urban Assembly Unison School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Urban Assembly Unison School (the) is African American at 69.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Assembly Unison School (the)?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Urban Assembly Unison School (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Assembly Unison School (the) ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
Is Urban Assembly Unison School (the) a good school?
Urban Assembly Unison School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #13?
Besides Urban Assembly Unison School (the), New York City Geographic District #13 also operates Brooklyn Technical High School (5,848 students), Ps 11 Purvis J Behan (923 students), and Benjamin Banneker Academy (854 students). See the New York City Geographic District #13 district page for the complete list.
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