Success Academy Charter School - Springfield Gardens - New York 6

ELA proficiency at 92.6% and math at 96.3% place this school far above District 29 averages of 57% and 54% respectively — essentially at the top of citywide performance. The school has maintained strong scores for years, though there was a dip in ELA between 2019-2024 (ranging from 80.8% to 84%) before jumping back up in 2025. Math has been more consistently strong, staying above 94% for most of the past decade. Grade-level data shows performance strengthening in upper elementary and middle school, with Grade 8 math hitting a remarkable 100% and Grade 7 ELA reaching 97%.

The school reports a 95.1% attendance rate, notably higher than the district average of 90.9%. Survey data is extremely limited — only 1 family response with 0% response rate — making it hard to gauge parent sentiment on safety, trust, or instruction quality. The 88.1% figure appears to represent students NOT chronically absent, meaning roughly 12% are chronically absent, which is actually better than many district schools. District averages show 94% teacher-reported safety and 88% teacher instruction quality at peer schools, but specific data for this school is not provided.

The student body is 90% Black, with small Hispanic (5%), Asian (2%), and Multi-Racial (2%) populations. This closely mirrors the St. Albans neighborhood demographics, which is predominantly Black with moderate income levels and a 74.7% homeownership rate. The diversity index of 26% reflects this relatively homogeneous community. With 51.7% economic need and 10% IEP students, the school serves a population that includes families with significant needs but also many who are doing economically better than the citywide average.

St. Albans is a stable, residential Queens neighborhood known for its tree-lined blocks and high homeownership. Safety scores are moderate (65th percentile), and the area scores very high on stability (97th percentile). It's not a transit hub — transit scores are low at 38.7 — so most families drive or walk. The neighborhood has a family-oriented feel with single-family homes dominating, though it's not particularly walkable to major commercial corridors. Parks and outdoor space are available, and the area is known for its community events and neighborhood gatherings.

This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Families without a vehicle should consider the commute carefully — transit access is limited, and most students arrive by car or school bus.