Serving 649 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst's student population of 649 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst ranks within the top 5% 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 - Bensonhurst 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
#52 out of 4377 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is ranked #52 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurstis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Of Talented Scholars, P.S. 247 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst?
649 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is part of Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst located?
Success Academy Charter School - Bensonhurst is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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