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The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

1595 Bathgate Avenue Bronx, NY 10457
Q&A with the Principal, Kenneth Baum

“The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science is an award-winning, non-screened public school in the South Bronx serving 600 students across grades 6-12. The school is open to …” Read More »

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1595 Bathgate Avenue
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Teacher Data Reports for The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 28%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)
  • English 33%
    •  Higher than NYC average (25%)

New York released data for individual teachers throughout the public school system this Friday. Learn more about a specific school or teacher's ratings.  View data for teachers at this school»

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Oct 25, 4:59 PM
Students Set Their Sights on a Specialized High School

By Yasmeen Khan

Eighth grade students hoping to get a coveted spot in a specialized high school take the admissions test starting this weekend. Students from the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science in the Bronx share their thoughts on preparing for the exam. Read More »
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How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
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A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
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On WNYC Jul 31, 5:27 AM
Using Summer to Narrow Achievement Gap

By Yasmeen Khan

There's a growing body of research that shows that what students do over the summer affects their academic careers -- and whether or not they will be likely to graduate and go on to college. And since lower-income students are more likely to lose academic skills than their peers from higher-income families, New York City has begun a pilot program to help keep these students on track during the summer months. Read More »
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Better Practices Jul 30, 2:52 PM
Real-World Problems + Group Learning = A.P. Calculus Success

By Tim Jones

A math teacher in a Bronx middle school-high school writes: "Getting 15 percent of a cohort from the South Bronx to pass the A.P. Calculus exam took me six years. The two techniques that I developed Year 1, partly out of necessity and weak classroom management, stayed with me: don't give kids boring problems, and do let them work together." Read More »
Jun 06, 1:56 PM
Sitting on the Other Side of the Desk

By SchoolBook

Teachers training teachers is a common practice at Urban Assembly, a public school in the South Bronx. Teachers almost always complete tasks such as lesson planning and curriculum development collaboratively and under the guidance of “team leaders,” typically more experienced teachers who have previously taught the class they are team leading. A Columbia journalism student sits in. Read More »
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May 04, 6:30 PM
Students Compete for a Shot at the Golden Pi

By Jessie Wright-Mendoza

Hundreds of middle school students will take part in a city-wide math competition on Saturday. They're competing for math glory, a golden Pi trophy and the chance to break open a six-foot tall Pi piñata. Read More »
  • Performance6 Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 5 Average
6/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
SAT Scores<br> 1285 / 2400
Average
Regents English
90%
Above Average
Regents Mathematics
66%
Average
Regents Science
81%
Above Average
Regents History
83%
Above Average
6th Grade English 658 / 800
Average
6th Grade Math 679 / 800
Average
7th Grade English 658 / 800
Average
7th Grade Math 675 / 800
Average
8th Grade English 653 / 800
Average
8th Grade Math 687 / 800
Average
8th Grade Science 61 / 100
Average
Regents Rate
85%
Above Average
10-Credit Rate
77%
Average
Weighted Diploma Rate 223.6 / 350
Above Average
Regents Completion 71.2 / 100
Average
College Enrollment Rate 86.1 / 100
Above Average
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More about The Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science

Population 606 students
School Type Secondary
Grades 6th-12th
2012 Progress
Report		 B/A
Avg. Attendance Rate 93%
Advanced Placement Courses
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Government and Politics: United States
Language Classes
  • French
  • Spanish
Program Highlights
  • Mentoring
  • Workplace Internships
  • Careers in the Mathematical Sciences
  • the Mathematics of Social Justice; Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)&ndash;a comprehensive 7-year college readiness program; SAT/ACT test preparation
  • College Counseling
Cultural & Arts Partners)
  • Aaron Davis Hall
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Jazz at Lincoln Center
Higher Education Partnerships
  • The City College of New York
Non-Profit Opportunities
  • New Visions for Public Schools
Community Organization Partners
  • The Urban Assembly
  • The Salvadori Center
  • The Christodora Foundation
  • The Siemens Foundation
  • IBM
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