What I have seen is a lot of kids really take off (be successful) because they have one-on-one attention, and they are up to grade level, if not beyond (higher than that), as a result of having been in the program (in a study schedule that helps them to progress).
As I understand it, the statement means that the children become successful because they receive one-on-one support while they are in a special program. As a result, they reach a certain level or higher (if not beyond).