New Design Middle School vs Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 496 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 School for the Performing Arts
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
178 students
| Measure | New Design Middle School New York, New York | Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #781 of 785 | #644 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #14748 of 15,369 | #3090 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 92 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 89.9% |
| Students per teacher | 5.1 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 77% |
| city | New York | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 13.6).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 12%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 12%).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.9% vs 98.9%).
- •New Design Middle School does better on students per teacher (5.1 vs 8.1).
- •Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is the larger school with 178 students compared with 92.
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 School for the Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts ranks higher (70.9 vs 13.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are New Design Middle School and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts?
About 496 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 School for the Performing Arts: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Design Middle School and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts rank in New York?
New Design Middle School is 781st of 785 and Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts is 644th of 1,079 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).