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Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway is an exceptional elementary school serving 641 students in grades K-8 in Far Rockaway, New York. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a district rank of 68 out of 865 in New York.
The school's academic performance is truly remarkable. On the New York State Assessments, Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway has significantly outperformed the state and local district averages in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 93.75% of 6th-grade students and 97.83% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 43.64% and 49.56%, respectively. In Math, the school had 97.92% of 6th-grade students and 100% of 7th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 50.56% and 57.08%. The school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, special education students, low socioeconomic status students, and homeless students.
When compared to nearby schools, such as Wave Preparatory Elementary School, Ps 104 Bays Water (The), and Lighthouse Elementary School, Success Academy Charter School-Far Rockaway stands out as a true leader in academic achievement. The school's commitment to equity and inclusive education, as evidenced by its strong performance across diverse student subgroups, is particularly noteworthy. Additionally, the school's steady increase in spending per student, from $11,989 in 2019-2020 to $18,022 in 2022-2023, demonstrates its dedication to investing in resources and support to enhance the educational experience for its students.
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