Very Good
#1291 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 27% in state
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Middle School · SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 3
787 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Enrollment
400
Score
7.4
Grades
2nd – 8th
Enrollment
400
Score
7.4
Grades
2nd – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,291 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#149 of 570
public schools
Equity
8.9 / 10
Excellent
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Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Middle School in Brooklyn · grades 2nd – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 3. Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades 2nd-8th. Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,291 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 show 64% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 — Students at Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 2 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
How Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 Compares
See how Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
787 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BROOKLYN EMERGING LEADERS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 9.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (rated 8.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11221 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$85,122
Median Home Value
$1,061,400
Median Rent
$2,055/mo
Population
90,750
College Educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
21.9%
Median Age
32.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 serve?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
How does Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 rank in NY?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 ranks #1,291 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3's MySchoolScout rating?
Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 has 64% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 a charter school?
Yes, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 a Title I school?
No, Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3?
70.0% of students at Success Academy Charter School-bed Stuy 3 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (646) 790-2126
Resources & Links
District
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 3- District Enrollment
- 400
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,953
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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