UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Located at 470 Jackson Avenue in the Bronx, New York, University Prep Charter Middle School is an active, single-school independent charter district operating within a bustling large-city setting. Designed to guide young learners through pivotal transitional years, the district serves students in fifth through eighth grade. During the 2024–2025 academic year, the school educates a student body of 424 pupils, comprising 234 female and 190 male students. The vibrant student population reflects a diverse community profile, predominantly consisting of Hispanic (260) and Black (153) students, alongside multiracial, Asian, American Indian, Pacific Islander, and White representation. Grade-level enrollment is robust across the upper middle grades, enrolling 55 fifth graders, 126 sixth graders, 120 seventh graders, and 123 eighth graders.

As an independent local educational agency for federal programs, University Prep Charter Middle School structures its operations to deliver targeted student services. The district's staffing environment includes 18 full-time equivalent personnel, characterized by nine instructional aides and nine dedicated support staff members who assist with classroom learning, student services, and facility operations. Families, students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about the school’s academic culture and community initiatives can reach out via phone at (917) 985-8300 or explore resources on the district's official website at www.uppublicschools.org.