Is Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst a good school?

Yes! Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 30 th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?

In the 2023-24 school year, 643 students attended Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst.

What is the racial makeup of Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?

Students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst are 57% White, 29% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Summary:

Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is an exceptional elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With consistently high academic performance, the school has ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 84% of 3rd-grade students and 87.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state averages of 42.6% and 47.05%, respectively. In Math, the school's proficiency rates were even more impressive, with 99.2% of 3rd-grade students and 99.17% of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 53.93% and 58.03%. The school's performance is consistently high across different student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for Asian, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby public schools in the same district, PS 205 Clarion and PS 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone, Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst significantly outperforms them in academic achievement. The school's high spending per student, averaging $14,131 in the 2022-2023 school year, may contribute to its exceptional results. Despite the higher spending, the school serves a diverse student population, demonstrating its ability to effectively serve students from various backgrounds.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

99 Ave P-4th Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11204

(347) 514-7082

District: Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,131

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.8%

Asian:

28.8%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.55. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.8%), Asian (28.8%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is $14,131.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst 30^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst 13^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.88	43^rd	2395	98.2%
2019	98.62	18^th	2413	99.3%
2022	98.69	2^nd	2434	99.9%
2023	97.62	19^th	2439	99.2%
2024	97.55	30^th	2445	98.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	99.86	1^st	1027	99.9%
2023	94.44	29^th	1001	97.1%
2024	99.79	5^th	1066	99.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.36	30^th	1941	98.5%
2019	99.96	8^th	1859	99.6%
2022	99.99	1^st	2031	100.0%
2023	99.81	9^th	2016	99.6%
2024	98.98	20^th	2110	99.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.71	33^rd	2045	98.4%
2019	99.66	8^th	2032	99.6%
2022	99.59	2^nd	2099	99.9%
2023	98.75	21^st	2041	99.0%
2024	98.78	22^nd	2078	98.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.00	41^st	2338	98.2%
2019	98.01	17^th	2357	99.3%
2022	98.24	2^nd	2401	99.9%
2023	97.01	22^nd	2403	99.1%
2024	96.78	32^nd	2413	98.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.30	50^th	2340	97.9%
2019	98.46	16^th	2358	99.3%
2022	98.45	1^st	2400	100.0%
2023	97.03	25^th	2400	99.0%
2024	97.14	24^th	2411	99.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.39	26^th	601	95.7%
2019	89.40	15^th	548	97.3%
2022	89.91	12^th	671	98.2%
2023	87.00	32^nd	605	94.7%
2024	86.88	43^rd	662	93.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.23	33^rd	948	96.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.00	14^th	1392	99.0%
2019	99.56	6^th	1315	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	90.56	39^th	1408	97.2%
2019	96.70	9^th	1338	99.3%
2022	95.87	8^th	1399	99.4%
2023	94.09	23^rd	1337	98.3%
2024	94.72	29^th	1392	97.9%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Inexperienced teachers, staff and leadership
Extremely high teacher turnover
Cold and rigid atmosphere
Drill and kill teaching
Strong focus on state tests Close Quote

Enrollment information for Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	97	30	17	35	0	0	1	180
2016	131	36	30	48	0	0	0	245
2017	202	48	47	62	0	0	4	363
2018	288	58	71	72	0	0	5	494
2019	301	54	81	66	0	1	6	509
2020	343	51	103	58	0	1	4	560
2021	385	50	142	58	0	1	6	642
2022	353	36	146	57	3	0	6	601
2023	377	34	181	47	1	1	8	649
2024	365	35	185	45	3	2	8	643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	180	9.0	20.0	53.9
2016	245	15.0	16.3	0
2017	363	22.8	15.8	50.7
2018	494	31.0	15.9	51.8
2019	509	25.9	19.5	54.8
2020	560	n/a	n/a	64.3
2021	642	n/a	n/a	61.7
2022	601	n/a	n/a	63.2
2023	649	n/a	n/a	54.1
2024	643	n/a	n/a	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	180	9.0	20.0	53.9
2016	245	15.0	16.3	0
2017	363	22.8	15.8	50.7
2018	494	31.0	15.9	51.8
2019	509	25.9	19.5	54.8
2020	560	n/a	n/a	64.3
2021	642	n/a	n/a	61.7
2022	601	n/a	n/a	63.2
2023	649	n/a	n/a	54.1
2024	643	n/a	n/a	58.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$396 (3.2%)	$12,110 (96.8%)	$12,506
2020	$1,812 (14.5%)	$10,658 (85.5%)	$12,470
2021	$3,212 (26.9%)	$8,711 (73.1%)	$11,923
2022	$6,231 (44.9%)	$7,646 (55.1%)	$13,877
2023	$314 (2.2%)	$13,817 (97.8%)	$14,131

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 2413 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 2439 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst)	99	86.9	12.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst)	100	99.2	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst)	93	86.4	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	48.8	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst)	100	100
4th Grade Math (New York)	50	53.9	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	509	649	27.5%
African American	54	34	37%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	81	181	123.5%
Hispanic	66	47	28.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	301	377	25.2%
Two or More Races	6	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.8%	54.1%	0.7%

Schools Near Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)					NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst	Public, Charter	K-4	99 Ave P-4th Fl	Brooklyn	11204	Kings County	Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 514-7082	643			58.5%	365 (56.8%)	35 (5.4%)	45 (7.0%)	185 (28.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.2%)	97.5	30^th of 2445 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.6	19^th of 2439 public elementary schools	99.2%	11			84.0	87.6					99.2	99.2					$14,131	$314	$13,817
Academy Of Talented Scholars (The)	Public	K-5	50 Ave P	Brooklyn	11204	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	No	No	No	(718) 621-2730	364	45	8.0	67.0%	200 (54.9%)	5 (1.4%)	32 (8.8%)	119 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.6%)	81.3	405^th of 2445 public elementary schools	83.4%		90.7	201^st of 2439 public elementary schools	91.8%	204			50.0	62.1	62.5				75.0	71.7	81.5			62.0	$32,190	$970	$31,219
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry	Public	K-8	50 Ave P	Brooklyn	11204	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	No	No	No	(718) 621-5730	499	30	16.8	39.1%	237 (47.5%)	37 (7.4%)	25 (5.0%)	174 (34.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.8%)	97.3	34^th of 2445 public elementary schools	98.6%		97.3	30^th of 2439 public elementary schools	98.8%	4	97.6	95.2	92.6	81.7	89.4	87.0	94.6	82.9	92.6	96.7	95.6	92.5	96.4	67.4	$13,602	$485	$13,117
Ps 247	Public	K-5	7000 21st Ave	Brooklyn	11204	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 236-4205	744	69	10.8	77.8%	188 (25.3%)	5 (0.7%)	107 (14.4%)	432 (58.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	85.5	304^th of 2445 public elementary schools	87.6%		91.3	192^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	92.1%	112			63.0	72.5	58.6				76.4	85.7	78.6			51.8	$21,525	$2,464	$19,061
Ps 97 Highlawn (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	1846 W 13th St	Brooklyn	11223	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #21	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 672-7550	884	69	12.8	76.8%	220 (24.9%)	8 (0.9%)	184 (20.8%)	453 (51.2%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.6%)	74	556^th of 2445 public elementary schools	77.3%		79.3	453^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	81.4%	103			44.0	55.9	55.5				60.5	82.2	77.8			52.4	$19,007	$2,489	$16,518
Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1870 Stillwell Ave	Brooklyn	11223	Kings County	Hebrew Language Academy Charter School 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 682-5610	312	18	17.3	83.3%	170 (54.5%)	48 (15.4%)	82 (26.3%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	68.5	690^th of 2445 public elementary schools	71.8%		70.3	672^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	72.4%	18			42.6	56.1	63.6				57.9	74.4	67.9			40.0	$22,723	$3,772	$18,951
Ps 205 Clarion	Public	PK, KG-5	6701 20th Ave	Brooklyn	11204	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 236-2380	1,097	86	12.7	80.3%	146 (13.3%)	6 (0.5%)	305 (27.8%)	627 (57.2%)	7 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	82.3	376^th of 2445 public elementary schools	84.6%		82.5	387^th of 2439 public elementary schools	84.1%	11			63.2	68.0	52.1				74.9	76.1	73.4			57.8	$18,188	$1,837	$16,351
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone	Public	K-5	7601 19th Ave	Brooklyn	11214	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 236-7071	990	72	13.7	81.9%	316 (31.9%)	8 (0.8%)	306 (30.9%)	344 (34.7%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.0%)	62.7	832^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	66.0%		62.5	856^th of 2439 public elementary schools	64.9%	24			35.3	64.5	47.3				68.3	72.9	48.8			39.0	$17,646	$1,697	$15,949
Ps 177 Marlboro (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	346 Ave P	Brooklyn	11223	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #21	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 375-9506	896	56	16.0	88.1%	344 (38.4%)	17 (1.9%)	258 (28.8%)	266 (29.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	61.5	865^th of 2445 public elementary schools	64.6%		55.6	1024^th of 2439 public elementary schools	58.0%	159			47.5	54.2	50.9				49.2	71.2	63.5			35.0	$18,643	$1,408	$17,236
Ps 128 Bensonhurst	Public	K-5	2075 84th St	Brooklyn	11214	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #21	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 373-5900	457	35	12.9	88.6%	197 (43.1%)	16 (3.5%)	97 (21.2%)	139 (30.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	27.3	1828^th of 2445 public elementary schools	25.2%		30.5	1737^th of 2439 public elementary schools	28.8%	91			33.3	28.8	22.6				31.0	47.8	31.5			32.9	$20,961	$1,767	$19,194

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