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What’s Special

All-girls STEM program; Free after school for middle schoolers

The Downside

Attendance and school climate are a work-in-progress

Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women (UAI) is a small middle and high school that attracts female students from across Brooklyn. It offers a focused track to college. 

Many students enter with low reading, writing and math skills, and need to catch up, but the school also provides opportunities for all levels, including a healthy selection of math courses, an engineering class at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and Advanced Placement Literature. UAI serves a diverse population including teens interested in medical or science fields, as well as those who may not feel comfortable in co-ed environments. 

Throughout middle and high school, students have time to read and discuss books in class with peers. They also review each other’s writing. Teachers assess students to ensure they receive the extra support they may need in reading and writing, focusing on smooth and accurate reading, and identifying key themes in a book.

In middle school math classes, students are grouped by their needs, and participate in group activities like making graphs or planning budgets. For those who need extra help, teachers focus on developing quick, accurate math skills. Teachers use games and friendly competitions across all grades, such as Math Olympiads, to make learning more enjoyable.

Students can start high school-level math and science in 8th grade. In 10th grade, they join an engineering and technology forum, followed by intro to engineering in 11th grade. Science options include chemistry and physics. AP pre-calculus is a choice, and quantitative reasoning is available through Borough of Manhattan Community College. 

Middle school electives focus on STEM, with classes like hydroponics, trout raising, and woodworking. A Family Life and Sexuality Education course covers puberty and healthy choices, while a weekly Power Group helps students adjust to middle school and build social skills. Visual arts and movement are offered during the school day.

Middle school students participate in after-school activities including computer programming, photography, or debate. A job club teaches career and money management skills. 

After school, high school students take SAT prep and College Now classes, gain hands-on exposure to careers through job shadowing, and serve as peer leaders to younger students.

Class sizes average 25 students, often with two teachers. The school employs social workers, plus interns from Hunter College, and a guidance counselor. Staff advisors meet with 6th- and 9th-graders regularly to provide social and academic help.

Discipline, order, and attendance are an on-going challenge. While about half the students report bullying in the NYC School Survey, most also feel safe at school. Staff address teasing or bullying promptly. In the restorative justice process, students learn to prevent and resolve conflicts. To promote good habits, teachers encourage nonverbal cues of engagement, such as sitting up and nodding during instructions.

The school shares the renovated former family court building with Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice and a District 75 school for children with disabilities. Girls in grades 7 to 12 are allowed to go out for lunch with permission.

Visit the UAI website to see all the ways students are supported in the college process. 

SPECIAL EDUCATION: There are ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching) classes on every grade. (Lydie Raschka, web reports and interview, October 2024)

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average
Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
88%
81% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
58%
52% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
85%
78% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
82%
77% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
1%
1% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
60%
79% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
13.1

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
27%
42% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
48%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
100%
92% Citywide Average
How many students graduate in 4 years?
94%
91% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
396
Asian
13%
Black
56%
Hispanic
15%
White
13%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
87%
Students with disabilities
18%
English language learners
8%

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
82%
88% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
60%
39% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many students with disabilities graduate in 4 years?
83%
85% Citywide Average

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
7% Citywide Average
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Programs & Admissions

From the 2024 High School Directory

The Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science (L54A)

Admissions Method: Ed. Opt.

Program Description:

Rigorous course work in science, computer technology, engineering, and math. Supportive classes in social emotional skill development and learning experiences with partner organizations and local colleges to prepare students for college and beyond.

Offerings

From the 2024 High School Directory

Advanced Courses

Algebra II (Advanced Math), AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Seminar, Calculus (Advanced Math), Chemistry (Advanced Science), ELA (College Course [Uncredited]), Math (College Course [Credited]), Physics (Advanced Science)

Boys PSAL teams

Basketball, Soccer

Girls PSAL teams

Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball

Read about admissions, academics, and more at this school on NYCDOE’s MySchools

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Contact & Location

Location

283 Adams Street
Brooklyn NY 11201

Trains: 2 Line, 3 Line, 4 Line, 5 Line, R Line to Borough Hall; A Line, C Line, F Line to Jay St - Borough Hall; B Line, Q Line to DeKalb Av; G Line to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; J Line, Z Line to High St

Buses: B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67, B69


Contact

Principal: Kiri Soares

Parent Coordinator: Aisha Huggins

Phone: 718-260-2300

Website

Other Details

Shared campus? Yes

This school shares the Adams Street Educational Campus with one other school

Uniforms required? No
Metal detectors? No

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