Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≥95%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
62%
16%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1?
731 students attend Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 offer ?
Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 part of?
Success Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 is part of Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1 School District.
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