Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale, Rosedale NY

Original Research by School Decision on Success Academy Charter School - Rosedale

Success Academy Charter School Rosedale is a K-8 charter school operating in a quiet, predominantly residential neighborhood of Queens with a strong homeowning culture and diverse African American, Caribbean, and South Asian communities. The school serves a student body that is almost entirely students of color, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic composition of the area.

Academically, the school shows pronounced strength in elementary and middle school math and English language arts. In third and fourth grade, proficiency rates in math exceed what would be expected even for high-performing schools. Performance remains robust in sixth and seventh grade, though it drops measurably in sixth grade math and shows a modest softening in fourth and sixth grade ELA compared to the youngest grades. The pattern suggests the school delivers strong foundational instruction through the early years, with solid continuation into middle school, though the rate of proficiency is not uniform across all grades. State assessment data for eighth grade was not available, reflecting the school's current enrollment structure. Across tested grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among districts in Queens County, a substantial positioning.

The school benefits from network stability. Success Academy recently secured charter renewal through 2027, and the opening of a standalone middle school in nearby Ozone Park has created a permanent pathway for Rosedale's elementary students rather than relying on temporary co-location. This structural clarity is meaningful for families choosing the school. The Success Academy network itself has earned a public reputation for top-tier performance in New York State, ranked first in state math results and second in reading, a credential that shapes how prospective parents view the individual school.

Rosedale itself is a mid-sized, car-dependent outer-borough residential neighborhood without subway access, though served by the LIRR and bus routes. Housing values have appreciated steadily, and the area is zoned to preserve its low-density character of detached homes and small multifamily buildings. The neighborhood's commercial life concentrates along Merrick Boulevard and Hook Creek Boulevard rather than in a traditional downtown, and civic anchors include proximity to waterfront parks and the LIRR station, which connects to Manhattan and serves as a community gathering point.

The school's enrollment appears stable and moderately sized for a K-8. Success Academy operates as a SUNY charter, which carries its own governance and autonomy framework distinct from the city's public school system. Parents choosing this school should understand they are selecting both a classroom program and a particular organizational model within New York's charter landscape. The school's strength in early elementary math and sustained performance through seventh grade, combined with its established middle school pathway and network reputation, make it a choice that appeals to families seeking measurable academic results and institutional continuity. The location in a stable, homeowning neighborhood adds a residential dimension that many families in the area value.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

New York Regents Exams

4 courses reported · 2024-25

End-of-course exams required for a New York Regents diploma. Each row shows the cohort size and the share of students scoring at the proficient level or higher.

Course	Students tested	% proficient
Ela	92	88.0%
Math	92	90.0%
Science	92	26.0%
Social Studies	19	89.0%

Math

Grade 399%

School 99% · district not reported

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

Grade 497%

School 97% · district not reported

▲ 39 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

Grade 685%

School 85% · district not reported

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 35 pts above county median

Grade 793%

School 93% · district not reported

▲ 40 pts above state median · ▲ 29 pts above county median

Grade 80%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 37 pts below state median · ▼ 28 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 398%

School 98% · district not reported

▲ 46 pts above state median · ▲ 36 pts above county median

Grade 489%

School 89% · district not reported

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

Grade 687%

School 87% · district not reported

▲ 41 pts above state median · ▲ 31 pts above county median

Grade 796%

School 96% · district not reported

▲ 49 pts above state median · ▲ 39 pts above county median

Grade 80%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 48 pts below state median · ▼ 59 pts below county median

Science

Grade 80%

School 0% · district not reported

▼ 33 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

This schoolDistrict average, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income99%Higher-income97%2 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income84%Higher-income96%12 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income68%Higher-income75%7 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income86%Higher-income87%1 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income96%Higher-income95%1 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income99%Higher-income100%2 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income95%Higher-income100%5 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income81%Higher-income89%8 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income80%Higher-income94%14 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income92%Higher-income95%3 pp gap