Serving 898 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Empowerment Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 898 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empowerment Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Empowerment Charter School's student population of 898 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
898 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Empowerment Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empowerment Charter School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
23%
32%
Black
35%
15%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empowerment Charter School's ranking?
Empowerment Charter School is ranked #1233 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Empowerment Charter School often compared to?
Empowerment Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beloved Community Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Empowerment Charter School?
898 students attend Empowerment Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Empowerment Charter School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empowerment Charter School?
Empowerment Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Empowerment Charter School offer ?
Empowerment Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Empowerment Charter School part of?
Empowerment Charter School is part of Empowerment Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Empowerment Charter School located?
Empowerment Charter School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 6 other public schools located in West Side.
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