Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
626th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
509 W 129TH ST, New York, NY 10027
(212)543-4960NCES ID 360008104436Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders 626th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 4th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 78 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.2% | 48.7% | ▼ 8.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 40.5% | 47.4% | ▲ 6.9 pts | |
| White | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $810K in zip 10027 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders in?
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders 626th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
Black 49%, Hispanic 47%, White 1%, American Indian 1% (78 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10027 is $810K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.