Summary:
Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is the sole elementary school located in the Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway district, which is ranked 68th out of 865 districts in New York and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high-performing school serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade and has consistently ranked in the top 5% of New York elementary schools over the past three school years.
Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with test scores that significantly exceed statewide averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts range from 44.44% in 3rd grade to 97.83% in 7th grade, compared to statewide averages of 42.6% to 49.56%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates range from 78.41% in 3rd grade to 100% in 7th grade, far surpassing the statewide averages of 53.93% to 57.08%. Additionally, the school's students have achieved 100% proficiency on several Regents exams, including Common Core English Language Arts, Global History and Geography, Living Environment, and Algebra I.
Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (69.27% in the 2022-2023 school year), Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is able to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its students. This suggests the school may be employing effective strategies to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Further analysis of the school's practices and strategies could provide valuable insights for the broader education community.
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