Serving 944 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 944 students
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens's student population of 944 students has grown by 97% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
944 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens ranks within the top 10% 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 - Springfield Gardens is 0.22, 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
#435 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
88%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens is ranked #435 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens often compared to?
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale, Riverton Street Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens?
944 students attend Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens offer ?
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens part of?
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens is part of Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens located?
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Springfield Gardens, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in St Albans.
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