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#1955 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 41% in state
Based on limited data
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Elementary School · Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica · Jamaica, NY
A charter elementary school in Jamaica, NY where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120-27 141ST ST, Jamaica, NY 11436
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 69% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,104
Median home value
$602,800
Median rent
$2,079/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| PS 223 Lyndon B JohnsonEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 660 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica is listed in SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-SOUTH JAMAICA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica, serving approximately 493 students in grades Kindergarten-4th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,955 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica
What grades does Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica serve?
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica?
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
How does Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica rank in NY?
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica ranks #1,955 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica's MySchoolScout rating?
Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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-south Jamaica?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica has 92% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica a charter school?
Yes, Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica 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-south Jamaica a Title I school?
No, Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica?
67.1% of students at Success Academy Charter School-south Jamaica qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (718) 704-1441
- Area population (ZIP 11436)
- 21,364
- Area average commute
- 46.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11436; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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