Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Summary:

Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights is a high-performing elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving 275 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the state and local district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with a significant population of African American students and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 64.44% of 3rd-grade students and 77.78% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 44.89% and 48.79%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 84.44% of 3rd-grade students and 93.33% of 4th-grade students proficient or better, far exceeding the state averages of 53.68% and 53.85%. This level of consistent high performance has earned Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top elementary schools in New York.

The school's student population is predominantly African American, at 85.09%, which is significantly higher than the racial makeup of the surrounding New York City Geographic District #17 and New York City Geographic District #13. Despite this, the school has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes for this student subgroup, as well as for other subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, special education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This is particularly impressive given the historical challenges faced by many African American students in the education system.


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Public, Charter K-4

 801 Park Pl-4th Fl
       Brooklyn, NY  11216


(646) 790-2121

District: Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,226 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.1%
Hispanic:
9.8%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.9% Help


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Compare Details Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights ranks better than 91.9% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.1%), Hispanic (9.8%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights is $19,226.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 198th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights in the ranking list.)

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Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 68th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.88 26th 2386 98.9%
2018 95.70 27th 2395 98.9%
2019 98.70 14th 2413 99.4%
2022 89.13 217th 2434 91.1%
2023 90.80 198th 2439 91.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.52 28th 1941 98.6%
2019 99.75 19th 1859 99.0%
2022 97.04 25th 2031 98.8%
2023 94.56 64th 2016 96.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.02 27th 2045 98.7%
2019 99.59 15th 2032 99.3%
2022 92.11 101st 2099 95.2%
2023 88.26 176th 2041 91.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.02 17th 730 97.7%
2022 93.44 29th 622 95.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.65 33rd 2338 98.6%
2019 98.48 3rd 2357 99.9%
2022 86.32 261st 2401 89.1%
2023 93.73 105th 2403 95.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.40 28th 2340 98.8%
2019 97.80 26th 2358 98.9%
2022 89.62 172nd 2400 92.8%
2023 83.09 339th 2400 85.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.15 18th 948 98.1%
2019 99.38 10th 891 98.9%
2022 93.76 47th 936 95.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.50 1st 1392 99.9%
2019 99.74 2nd 1315 99.8%
2022 94.80 46th 1503 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

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Rank History for all middle school students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.31 12th 1439 99.2%
2022 97.59 31st 1479 97.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.92 11th 1283 99.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.86 8th 1241 99.4%
2022 98.91 21st 1306 98.4%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.67 7th 487 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.08 6th 1370 99.6%
2022 94.67 54th 1454 96.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.70 21st 1366 98.5%
2022 98.33 21st 1455 98.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 99.03 13th 706 98.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 99.73 5th 826 99.4%
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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
Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Open Quote I'm so happy that my Son got accepted at Success Academy Prospect Heights, since he's been going there his performance academically improves a lot, the teachers and staff are well educated and knowledgeable of what they are teaching the scholars.
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Enrollment information for Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 4 177 1 14 1 0 2 0 199
2015 4 220 1 19 2 0 2 0 248
2016 5 295 5 22 4 0 3 0 334
2017 6 350 6 22 3 1 2 0 390
2018 18 427 9 68 1 1 5 0 529
2019 27 476 16 102 4 3 2 0 630
2020 19 436 13 92 4 2 3 0 569
2021 23 456 19 117 5 4 4 0 628
2022 14 390 8 124 5 3 9 0 553
2023 7 234 1 27 0 2 4 0 275

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-Prospect Heights

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 199 11.0 18.0 63.8
2015 248 15.0 16.5 75
2016 334 20.0 16.7 0
2017 390 27.9 13.9 78.5
2018 529 43.8 12.0 73
2019 630 43.9 14.3 68.1
2020 569 n/a n/a 76.4
2021 628 n/a n/a 79.3
2022 553 n/a n/a 80.3
2023 275 n/a n/a 70.9

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-Prospect Heights

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 199 11.0 18.0 63.8
2015 248 15.0 16.5 75
2016 334 20.0 16.7 0
2017 390 27.9 13.9 78.5
2018 529 43.8 12.0 73
2019 630 43.9 14.3 68.1
2020 569 n/a n/a 76.4
2021 628 n/a n/a 79.3
2022 553 n/a n/a 80.3
2023 275 n/a n/a 70.9

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-Prospect Heights

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,084 (5.5%) $18,609 (94.5%) $19,693
2020 $1,597 (8.7%) $16,809 (91.3%) $18,406
2021 $3,301 (20.0%) $13,191 (80.0%) $16,492
2022 $6,110 (32.3%) $12,816 (67.7%) $18,925
2023 $665 (3.5%) $18,561 (96.5%) $19,226

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 2439 Elementary schools
 7.5%
Ranks 12th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 31st of 1479 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)9764.4
 32.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)9984.4
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)8677.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)10093.3
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)7858.8
 19.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3837.7
 0.3%
5th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)10062.7
 37.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4636.9
 9.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)9586.4
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4756.6
 9.6%
6th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)10075.4
 24.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4738.3
 8.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)8990.9
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights)10093.9
 6.1%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4435.3
 8.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students630275
 56.3%
African American476234
 50.8%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian161
 93.8%
Hispanic10227
 73.5%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White277
 74.1%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%70.9%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights.

Yes. Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights ranks in the top 8.1% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights are 85% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.


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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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