Summary:
Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens is the sole elementary school located in the Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens district, serving grades K-8 in Springfield Gardens, New York. With an enrollment of 895 students, this school has consistently ranked in the top 5% of New York elementary schools over the past 3 years, achieving a statewide ranking of 75 out of 2,445 schools in the most recent year.
The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates on New York state assessments significantly higher than the statewide averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 93.14% of 6th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.64%. Additionally, the school's students perform exceptionally well on Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Common Core ELA and Algebra I.
Despite serving a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens is delivering outstanding academic results. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,922 may be a contributing factor to its strong performance, allowing for investments in high-quality instructional materials, technology, and teacher development. As a charter school, the school's practices and strategies could provide valuable lessons for educators and policymakers seeking to improve educational outcomes in other schools, both charter and traditional public.
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