Serving 967 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Academy Charter School-union Square ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-union Square ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Success Academy Charter School-union Square's student population of 967 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
967 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
49 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Success Academy Charter School-union Square ranks within the top 5% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy Charter School-union Square is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 4346 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy Charter School-union Square's ranking?
Success Academy Charter School-union Square is ranked #57 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-union Square?
967 students attend Success Academy Charter School-union Square.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Success Academy Charter School-union Square students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-union Square offer ?
Success Academy Charter School-union Square offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Success Academy Charter School-union Square part of?
Success Academy Charter School-union Square is part of Success Academy Charter School-Union Square School District.
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