Needs Improvement
#4464 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
Elementary School · SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 LOWER
604 E 139TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 426 schools in Bronx. Learn more
Enrollment
119
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
119
Score
3.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,464 of 4,742
In Bronx
#409 of 452
public schools
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Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
Elementary School in Bronx · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is a public elementary school in Bronx, NY, part of SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 LOWER. Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower serves approximately 119 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st. Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,464 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 3.6 · Needs Improvement
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 119 students, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower 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.
83% of students at Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower Compares
See how Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
604 E 139TH ST, Bronx, NY 10454
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX (rated 7.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bronx, see our Bronx schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 UPPER Bronx | 0.0 mi | 3.8 |
| PS 65 MOTHER HALE ACADEMY Bronx | 0.2 mi | 5.1 |
| ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.2 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 30 WILTON Bronx | 0.2 mi | 4.4 |
| SOUTH BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.1 |
| PS/IS 224 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ACADEMY OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGY Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| PS 179 Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.4 |
| YOUNG LEADERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| MOTT HAVEN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| PS 43 JONAS BRONCK Bronx | 0.3 mi | 4.3 |
| AMERICAN DREAM CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| CHOICE CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 6.5 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX Bronx | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 277 Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.2 |
| BRILLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Bronx | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| JM RAPPORT SCHOOL FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.1 |
| UNIVERSITY PREP CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Bronx | 0.4 mi | 3.9 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Bronx | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10454 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$27,500
Median Home Value
$780,800
Median Rent
$1,064/mo
Population
40,368
College Educated
13.9%
Homeownership
6.4%
Avg Commute
39.4 min
Poverty Rate
42.8%
Median Age
33.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ONONDAGA NATION SCHOOL Nedrow, NY | 3.6 |
| PS 16 LEONARD DUNKLY Brooklyn, NY | 3.6 |
| SCHOOL 3 Dunkirk, NY | 3.6 |
| ABRAHAM WING SCHOOL Glens Falls, NY | 3.5 |
| CASSAVANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dryden, NY | 3.7 |
| LITTLE WATER PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Poughkeepsie, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower serve?
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower?
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
How does Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower rank in NY?
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower ranks #4,464 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower's MySchoolScout rating?
Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower a charter school?
Yes, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower 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-bronx 5 Lower a Title I school?
No, Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower?
91.6% of students at Success Academy Charter School-bronx 5 Lower 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
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 119
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bronx County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.2%
- Phone
- (347) 284-6465
Resources & Links
District
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BRONX 5 LOWER- District Enrollment
- 119
- Schools in District
- 1
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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