URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS

www.urbaninstituteofmathematics.com

361 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Urban Institute of Mathematics (UIM), located in the Bronx, is a specialized public middle school (serving grades 6–8) that focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with an emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards, aiming to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond by fostering a culture of inquiry, critical thinking, and logical reasoning.

In addition to its core mathematics curriculum, the school integrates technology and collaborative learning into the classroom to help students develop 21st-century skills. UIM typically emphasizes a structured environment that prioritizes student performance and personal growth, often offering various extracurricular activities and support programs designed to engage students. By focusing on mathematical literacy and analytical problem-solving, the Urban Institute of Mathematics strives to create a supportive yet challenging atmosphere that empowers students to excel in a rapidly evolving academic landscape.

361

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for URBAN INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	257
Black	52
Asian	26
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

Hispanic
257 (71.2%)
Black
52 (14.4%)
Asian
26 (7.2%)
White
21 (5.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone:	(718)823-6042
Website:	http://www.urbaninstituteofmathematics.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 129

Grade 8 133

Ungraded 1