Enrollment
361
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Urban Institute of Mathematics
Federal NCES profile for Urban Institute of Mathematics, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008505982
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urban Institute of Mathematics earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #70 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Institute of Mathematics has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Institute of Mathematics ranks #70 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 8 · New York
NCES ID 360008505982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urban Institute of Mathematics compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urban Institute of Mathematics
Urban Institute of Mathematics is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bronx, New York, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.2% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 620 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #506, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students) and Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students) alongside Urban Institute of Mathematics.
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 Institute of Mathematics compares
Urban Institute of Mathematics 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
African American 14.4%
Asian 7.2%
White 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Urban Institute of Mathematics is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Urban Institute of Mathematics Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert H Lehman High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 71 Rose E Scala | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 14 Senator John Calandra | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 36 Unionport | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 152 Evergreen | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urban Institute of Mathematics's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Urban Institute of Mathematics
How many students attend Urban Institute of Mathematics?
Urban Institute of Mathematics has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Institute of Mathematics?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Institute of Mathematics is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urban Institute of Mathematics?
67.2% of students at Urban Institute of Mathematics are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urban Institute of Mathematics?
The largest demographic group at Urban Institute of Mathematics is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Institute of Mathematics?
Urban Institute of Mathematics has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Institute of Mathematics rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Institute of Mathematics ranks #70 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
Is Urban Institute of Mathematics a good school?
Urban Institute of Mathematics earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 # 8?
Besides Urban Institute of Mathematics, New York City Geographic District # 8 also operates Herbert H Lehman High School (1,087 students), Ps 71 Rose E Scala (1,079 students), and Ps 14 Senator John Calandra (718 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 8 district page for the complete list.
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