Serving 400 students in grades 2-8, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3's student population of 400 students has grown by 39900% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#738 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
47%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is ranked #738 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3?
400 students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 offers enrollment in grades 2-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 part of?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is part of Success Academy Charter School-Bed Stuy 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 located?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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