Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders

The Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is a small Manhattan middle school serving grades 6-8, known for its intimate learning environment with an enrollment significantly below the citywide median. The school's mission emphasizes fostering broad intellectual interests, adolescent development, and academic excellence, aiming to prepare students to be leaders. It offers unique opportunities such as travel experiences, a strong athletic program, and a variety of science, technology, and arts-based elective courses. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency is at the citywide 25th percentile, while math proficiency is below this benchmark. The share of students taking accelerated coursework is near the citywide median. Parents report overwhelmingly positive relationships with the school, with survey results showing 97-99% favorability across various questions. The faculty is highly regarded for its strong family engagement and good instruction, with a high percentage of experienced teachers who recommend the school. While students generally feel safe in hallways, the school's climate rating is "Fair," with student survey data indicating some concerns regarding bullying and physical altercations. The school provides a laptop for every student and offers an after-school program until 6 PM.