University Prep Charter Middle School

University Prep Charter Middle School is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Bronx, New York, with a total enrollment of 382 students. Despite serving a high-need population, with nearly 91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, this school stands out for its strong academic performance.

The school has relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state average, particularly in the upper grades. For example, in 8th grade ELA, the school had 66.06% proficiency compared to the state average of 52.38%, and in 8th grade Math, the school had 65.98% proficiency compared to the state average of 46.74%. The school also had strong performance on Regents exams, with 82% proficiency in Algebra I and 66.67% proficiency in US History and Government, both exceeding the state averages.

Interestingly, while the school's 5th grade proficiency rates are below state averages in both ELA and Math, the school is able to significantly improve student performance by 8th grade, exceeding state averages. This suggests the school may have effective academic interventions and support systems in place. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $25,096 is significantly higher than the state average, which may contribute to its academic success. Overall, University Prep Charter Middle School appears to be a relatively high-performing school serving a high-need student population within the University Prep Charter Middle School district.