Success Academy Charter School - Bronx 1

Test scores here are extraordinary — 92.2% ELA and 92.8% math proficiency in 2025, far exceeding the district averages of 51% and 49%. Looking at the trend, there's an interesting pattern: scores dipped significantly in 2022 (ELA dropped to 51.7%, Math to 77.1%) but have since recovered dramatically, with 2025 showing the highest ELA score in the school's recent history. Every grade level tested shows strong performance, with Grade 7 reaching 100% ELA proficiency. Teachers report 95% instruction quality, well above the district average of 88%.

Parent satisfaction sits at 97% with near-universal trust scores — 100% for both parent-teacher and parent-principal relationships. The attendance rate of 94.2% exceeds the district average. However, there's a notable tension: chronic absenteeism is reported at 80.2%, which seems contradictory to the strong attendance and satisfaction numbers. Teacher instruction quality ratings are exceptional at 95.2%. The very low family survey response rate (1%, only 6 responses) means the parent voice data has significant limitations, so these high trust scores should be interpreted cautiously.

The student body is 56% Black and 36% Hispanic, reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. With 88.5% economic need index — far above typical district schools — this is a community with significant financial challenges. The diversity index of 57% shows moderate demographic variety. Twelve percent of students have IEPs, which is worth noting given the high achievement levels. The school draws 497 students across K-8, a relatively small enrollment that allows for the class size of 20.5 to match the district average.

Mott Haven-Port Morris is one of the Bronx's highest-need neighborhoods: 40% poverty rate, median household income of just $29,110, and only 12% of residents with bachelor's degrees. The area scores very low on safety (17th percentile) and education orientation (5th percentile), though transit access is moderate. Families should know the neighborhood has significant health concerns — high asthma rates, elevated lead exposure, and elevated crime density. However, home values are surprisingly high at $819,494, suggesting ongoing neighborhood changes. Only 12% of households have children, indicating this is not a traditional family-dense area.

The school is accessible by transit in this area, though many families likely rely on school buses or carpools given the neighborhood's transit score of 48 and the challenges of navigating this area on foot.