Summary:
Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 is an exceptional elementary school serving grades K-8 within the Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 district. With an enrollment of 793 students, the school has consistently ranked in the top 5% of New York elementary schools over the past 3 years, achieving a statewide ranking of 83 out of 2,445 schools in 2024-2025.
The school's academic performance is truly standout, with proficiency rates on New York state assessments significantly higher than the statewide averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, 97.56% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the statewide average of 50.99%. In math, the school had proficiency rates above 95% for all grade levels. Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 students also performed exceptionally well on Regents exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 86.67% in English Language Arts to 99.05% in Algebra I, far exceeding the statewide averages.
Despite serving a high-need population, with 80.96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 5 is able to achieve these outstanding academic results. The school's success suggests that it has developed effective educational strategies and support systems that are successfully serving its students, providing valuable insights for other schools seeking to improve outcomes for underserved communities.
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