The top reported proficiency rate is 58% in Science. The lowest is 21% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Summit Academy Charter School
Summit Academy Charter School is a small, charter-operated middle and high school in Brooklyn serving grades six through twelve. The school sits in Red Hook, a historic neighborhood in south Brooklyn with strong transit access and a working-class character, though the wider area has seen residential development in recent years.
The school enrolls a small cohort; sixth grade held about a third of that size, seventh grade about a quarter, and eighth grade about a third again, with high school grades roughly doubling the middle school population. The student body is predominantly Latino and Black. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a student population with significant economic need.
Academic performance measured by recent state testing shows mixed results across grades and subjects. In sixth-grade math, less than one-fourth of tested students reached proficiency. Seventh-grade math showed improvement, with roughly two-fifths proficient. Eighth-grade math performance dropped sharply, with none of the tested students proficient, though the number tested was very small and test participation that year was notably low. In ELA, sixth-grade proficiency was close to one-third; seventh grade held steady at a similar level. Eighth-grade ELA performance improved significantly, with about three-fifths of students proficient, and participation that year was strong. Eighth-grade science showed proficiency near three-fifths. Across tested grades and subjects, the school's overall proficiency index falls in the bottom quartile relative to other schools in Kings County.
The school is a charter school, meaning it operates under a contract with the state rather than as part of the traditional public school system. In June 2024, the New York State Board of Regents approved a two-year charter renewal for Summit Academy, extending its charter through June 2026. This two-year term, rather than the longer three- to five-year renewals granted to other schools, signals ongoing performance scrutiny. For families considering enrollment, this means the school operates under near-term uncertainty about whether its charter will be renewed again, a material factor in planning a student's educational pathway.
The school has no reported graduation rate in the available data; that metric will become relevant when students progress through the high school years.
Housing in the zip code where the school sits has increased modestly in value year-over-year and seen notable rent growth. The area remains relatively affordable compared to many parts of Brooklyn, though prices continue to rise as the neighborhood has attracted new development.
A parent considering this school may want to look further into the school's recent performance trajectory, what it is doing to support students in the transition from middle to high school (where test data is currently limited), and what the path forward looks like given the near-term charter renewal decision point.
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