Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Summary:

Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is an exceptional elementary school serving 943 students in grades K-8 in New York City's Upper West Side neighborhood. This charter school consistently outperforms the state and local district averages on academic measures, making it one of the top-performing elementary schools in New York.

The school's academic performance is truly outstanding. In the 2023-2024 school year, 92.86% of 6th graders at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.64%. In Math, an impressive 98.9% of 6th graders were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 50.56%. The school's exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including economically disadvantaged, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusion.

Despite its high academic achievement, Success Academy Charter School-Upper West spends significantly less per student than nearby public schools, such as PS 75 Emily Dickinson and PS 163 Alfred E Smith. This suggests the school has found ways to allocate resources efficiently, potentially offering valuable insights for other schools and districts seeking to improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 145 W 84th St-2nd Fl
       New York, NY  10024


(646) 274-1580

District: Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,257 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  1,001

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.5%
African American:
19.4%
White:
18.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Compare Details Success Academy Charter School-Upper West ranks better than 99.6% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Success Academy Charter School-Upper West ranks better than 99.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.5%), African American (19.4%), White (18.1%). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is $16,257.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Success Academy Charter School-Upper West:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School-Upper West 9th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Success Academy Charter School-Upper West in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School-Upper West 14th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Success Academy Charter School-Upper West in the ranking list.)

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Success Academy Charter School-Upper West:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School-Upper West 5th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for all elementary school students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 96.54 10th 2352 99.6%
2016 96.84 10th 2366 99.6%
2017 97.28 8th 2386 99.7%
2018 96.95 8th 2395 99.7%
2019 98.82 8th 2413 99.7%
2022 98.47 3rd 2434 99.9%
2023 98.04 13th 2439 99.5%
2024 98.64 9th 2445 99.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.12 11th 279 96.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.30 6th 1027 99.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.85 6th 1941 99.7%
2019 99.97 5th 1859 99.7%
2022 99.47 6th 2031 99.7%
2023 99.07 17th 2016 99.2%
2024 99.46 12th 2110 99.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.21 8th 2045 99.6%
2019 99.70 4th 2032 99.8%
2022 99.16 5th 2099 99.8%
2023 98.49 24th 2041 98.8%
2024 99.39 6th 2078 99.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.69 1st 730 99.9%
2022 97.50 8th 622 98.7%
2023 98.64 7th 637 98.9%
2024 97.65 17th 766 97.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.53 4th 2338 99.8%
2019 98.07 13th 2357 99.4%
2022 97.68 8th 2401 99.7%
2023 97.70 13th 2403 99.5%
2024 98.60 6th 2413 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.40 15th 2340 99.4%
2019 98.75 6th 2358 99.7%
2022 98.41 2nd 2400 99.9%
2023 97.28 21st 2400 99.1%
2024 97.59 17th 2411 99.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 91.87 4th 671 99.4%
2023 88.92 14th 605 97.7%
2024 91.83 3rd 662 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.61 15th 948 98.4%
2019 98.70 25th 891 97.2%
2022 99.54 1st 936 99.9%
2023 98.92 7th 857 99.2%
2024 99.24 2nd 927 99.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.29 5th 1392 99.6%
2019 99.61 4th 1315 99.7%
2022 98.69 6th 1503 99.6%
2023 98.79 6th 1429 99.6%
2024 99.09 7th 1531 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.23 1st 31 96.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.18 6th 1408 99.6%
2019 97.70 3rd 1338 99.8%
2022 97.79 2nd 1399 99.9%
2023 95.72 10th 1337 99.3%
2024 97.06 9th 1392 99.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

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Rank History for all middle school students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.81 21st 1439 98.5%
2022 99.04 10th 1479 99.3%
2023 98.93 7th 1500 99.5%
2024 98.74 14th 1504 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.97 4th 1170 99.7%
2019 99.98 8th 1139 99.3%
2022 99.97 8th 1283 99.4%
2023 99.99 2nd 1307 99.8%
2024 99.97 5th 1303 99.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.65 22nd 1245 98.2%
2019 99.60 18th 1241 98.5%
2022 99.37 12th 1306 99.1%
2023 99.57 5th 1288 99.6%
2024 99.46 11th 1296 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.25 4th 487 99.2%
2023 98.67 7th 543 98.7%
2024 99.13 8th 594 98.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.19 11th 1353 99.2%
2019 97.80 28th 1370 98.0%
2022 98.43 9th 1454 99.4%
2023 98.23 5th 1463 99.7%
2024 98.02 13th 1465 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.05 25th 1352 98.2%
2019 98.88 17th 1366 98.8%
2022 99.07 10th 1455 99.3%
2023 98.94 5th 1464 99.7%
2024 98.77 12th 1464 99.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 92.26 6th 381 98.4%
2023 91.21 2nd 388 99.5%
2024 90.51 5th 396 98.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.63 18th 653 97.2%
2022 98.39 19th 706 97.3%
2023 99.55 1st 696 99.9%
2024 99.26 12th 705 98.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.29 9th 810 98.9%
2019 99.75 4th 826 99.5%
2022 99.16 7th 914 99.2%
2023 99.34 5th 943 99.5%
2024 99.31 6th 953 99.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.25 6th 763 99.2%
2022 98.50 4th 748 99.5%
2023 96.87 6th 772 99.2%
2024 96.50 9th 778 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, January 15, 2018

Open Quote My son is in Kindergarten so we only have a few months of experience but until now we love it! His teacher is so sweet and we get to talk to her every day at pick up. If there is any problems we can address them right away. I'm amazed of how much my son has learned in the past few months and how happy he's there. It's a long day but at the end of it he doesn't want to go home, he wants to keep playing with his friends! We have had a lot of field trips and the kids love them. We are very happy with our experience there so far. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 48 40 6 61 0 0 13 0 168
2013 84 58 7 81 0 1 18 0 249
2014 163 71 25 123 0 0 18 0 400
2015 198 73 34 148 0 0 20 0 473
2016 213 87 48 172 0 0 22 0 542
2017 218 130 57 222 1 2 22 0 652
2018 223 157 66 265 0 1 25 0 737
2019 200 160 97 300 4 2 27 0 790
2020 210 169 104 326 7 3 26 0 845
2021 203 177 109 343 41 2 32 0 907
2022 175 173 126 368 36 1 57 0 936
2023 188 172 155 354 25 1 48 0 943
2024 181 194 174 375 24 1 52 0 1001

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 168 10.0 16.8 39.3
2013 249 15.0 16.6 38.6
2014 400 22.0 18.1 28.5
2015 473 28.0 16.8 33.2
2016 542 37.0 14.6 0
2017 652 46.1 14.1 41.7
2018 737 47.0 15.6 42.6
2019 790 60.0 13.1 46.3
2020 845 n/a n/a 51.8
2021 907 n/a n/a 55.7
2022 936 n/a n/a 58.9
2023 943 n/a n/a 50.6
2024 1001 n/a n/a 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 168 10.0 16.8 39.3
2013 249 15.0 16.6 38.6
2014 400 22.0 18.1 28.5
2015 473 28.0 16.8 33.2
2016 542 37.0 14.6 0
2017 652 46.1 14.1 41.7
2018 737 47.0 15.6 42.6
2019 790 60.0 13.1 46.3
2020 845 n/a n/a 51.8
2021 907 n/a n/a 55.7
2022 936 n/a n/a 58.9
2023 943 n/a n/a 50.6
2024 1001 n/a n/a 54.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $502 (3.1%) $15,942 (96.9%) $16,445
2020 $1,270 (8.2%) $14,285 (91.8%) $15,555
2021 $2,934 (19.0%) $12,495 (81.0%) $15,428
2022 $3,542 (22.9%) $11,929 (77.1%) $15,471
2023 $366 (2.3%) $15,891 (97.7%) $16,257

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 8th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.2%
Ranks 21st of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 1500 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)9980.6
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)10097.2
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)9588
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)10096
 4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)8891.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)9793.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)8891.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)9495.9
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)8794.1
 7.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)9899
 1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)10097.9
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Success Academy Charter School-Upper West)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students790943
 19.4%
African American160172
 7.5%
American Indian425
 525%
Asian97155
 59.8%
Hispanic300354
 18%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White200188
 6%
Two or More Races2748
 77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%50.6%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Success Academy Charter School-Upper West

Students at Success Academy Charter School-Upper West are 37% Hispanic, 19% African American, 18% White, 17% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Yes! Success Academy Charter School-Upper West is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,001 students attended Success Academy Charter School-Upper West.


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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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