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Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay

Public, Charter Grades K-2
Summary

Success Academy Charter School-Fort Greene is a high-performing middle school serving 180 students in grades 5-8 in Brooklyn, New York. This school consistently outperforms state and local averages, with exceptional academic outcomes that make it a standout institution in the area.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Success Academy Charter School-Fort Greene had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math compared to the state averages. For example, 97.37% of 7th-grade students and 96.15% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 48% and 55.2%, respectively. In Math, 100% of 7th-grade students and 96.3% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 51.94% and 64.62%. The school also ranks among the top 5% of New York middle schools for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusion.

When compared to nearby schools like Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business, Middle School 582, and Madiba Prep Middle School, Success Academy Charter School-Fort Greene stands out as a high-performing institution with exceptional academic outcomes. The school's consistent excellence, diverse student population, and strong support for traditionally underserved subgroups make it a compelling choice for families in the Brooklyn area.

219
Students ?
13.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
$18,477
Per pupil spending ?
76.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 3000 Ave X
       Brooklyn, NY  11235

(646) 569-5914

District: Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.1%
Asian:
19.6%
African American:
13.7%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2017 → 76th in 2022
Strengths
Test scores above the New York average (87% vs 59% meeting standards)
Worth a look
!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2017
Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?
This school87%
New York avg59%
Not ranked this year
Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Elementary school ranking
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202272.7593 of 243475.6%★★★★☆
201998.617 of 241399.3%★★★★★
201894.650 of 239597.9%★★★★★
201794.355 of 238697.7%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202287.978 of 93691.7%★★★★★
201999.411 of 89198.8%★★★★★
201897.021 of 94897.8%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202268.2682 of 240171.6%★★★★☆
201997.919 of 235799.2%★★★★★
201893.846 of 233898.0%★★★★★

Homeless

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
201896.819 of 73097.4%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202272.4404 of 209980.8%★★★★☆
201999.616 of 203299.2%★★★★★
201896.832 of 204598.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202275.1503 of 240079.0%★★★★☆
201998.515 of 235899.4%★★★★★
201893.861 of 234097.4%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNew York percentileRating
202263.6464 of 203177.2%★★★★☆
2019100.06 of 185999.7%★★★★★
201896.537 of 194198.1%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Elementary school
Homeless (2018)97th percentile~ school
African American (2022)92nd percentile+16 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2022)81st percentile+5 vs school
Male (2022)79th percentile+3 vs school
Special Education (2022)77th percentile~ school
Female (2022)72nd percentile-4 vs school
Middle school
Special Education (2023)98th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2023)97th percentile~ school
Male (2023)97th percentile~ school
African American (2023)97th percentile~ school
Low Socio Economic Status (2023)96th percentile~ school
Female (2023)94th percentile~ school
Homeless (2023)94th percentile-3 vs school
By subject vs New York (2022-2023) ?
Common Core English Language Arts100%+23 vs state
Common Core Algebra I96%+32 vs state
Living Environment96%+30 vs state
Math91%+41 vs state
Global History and Geography83%+9 vs state
English Language Arts79%+30 vs state

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Students at Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay are 52% White, 20% Asian, 14% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 219 students attended Success Academy Charter School - Sheepshead Bay.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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