Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 2

Test scores here are extraordinary — 92.7% ELA and 94.6% math proficiency far exceed the district averages of 62.4% and 59.5% respectively. The school's trajectory shows resilience: after pandemic-era drops (ELA fell to 52.7% in 2022), scores have rebounded dramatically, with 2025 marks representing a full recovery. Grade 4 students particularly excel, with 96.7% ELA and 98.4% math proficiency. The 3.75 overall score outpaces the district average of 2.44 by a wide margin. That said, these numbers reflect a selective charter environment with a lottery admissions process — families should understand this isn't a zoned neighborhood school.

The attendance picture is the school's biggest concern: while the 89.9% attendance rate slightly exceeds the district average, a striking 59.2% of students are chronically absent — meaning they miss 10% or more of school days. This is notably high. Survey data is nearly unusable given only 3 families responded (1% response rate), so parent satisfaction and engagement are essentially unknown. The district average for teacher-reported safety sits at 96.8%, and charter schools typically maintain structured environments, but without reliable survey data, the day-to-day culture feel is hard to verify from the numbers alone.

The student body is predominantly Black (65%) and Hispanic (26%), with a diversity index of 54%. Nearly 84% of students qualify for economic need support, and 18% have IEPs — representing a high-need population. The school reflects Bedford-Stuyvesant's demographic profile, which has a 40.8% college-educated population and median household income of $70,755. At 272 students across five grades with an average class size of 21.6, this is a small, tight-knit elementary setting.

Bedford-Stuyvesant is a transit-heavy, family-dense Brooklyn neighborhood with excellent subway access (94.64 transit score) and high family density (87.36). The area has seen significant real estate investment, with median home values at $1.18 million and homeownership at 26.7%. However, the safety score is notably low at 22.61, with elevated crime density and environmental health concerns (asthma rates and lead exposure above averages). Families considering the neighborhood should factor in that safety perceptions vary widely block by block, and the area offers strong community resources despite these challenges.

The school sits in a transit-rich area with excellent subway access, making car-free commutes feasible for many families. Walkability is moderate — the neighborhood is pedestrian-friendly but safety concerns warrant attention to routes and timing.