New Design Middle School vs Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 466 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Design Middle School
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
92 students
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
84 students
| Measure | New Design Middle School New York, New York | Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 785 | #778 of 785 |
| National rank | #14748 of 15,369 | #14723 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 92 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.6 vs 13.8).
- •New Design Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 98.9%).
- •New Design Middle School does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 6.5).
- •New Design Middle School is the larger school with 92 students compared with 84.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is New Design Middle School better than Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are New Design Middle School and Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders?
About 466 m in a straight line, between New York and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Design Middle School: 92. Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Design Middle School and Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders rank in New York?
New Design Middle School is 781st of 785 and Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders is 778th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).