Empowerment Academy

851 Braddish Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
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Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Empowerment Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Empowerment Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Empowerment Academy's student population of 305 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Empowerment Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Empowerment Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1139 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Empowerment Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Empowerment Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Empowerment Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
22%
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Black
98%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Empowerment Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Empowerment Academy and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Empowerment Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Empowerment Academy's ranking?
Empowerment Academy is ranked #1139 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Empowerment Academy?
305 students attend Empowerment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Empowerment Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empowerment Academy?
Empowerment Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Empowerment Academy offer ?
Empowerment Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Empowerment Academy part of?
Empowerment Academy is part of Baltimore City School District.
In what neighborhood is Empowerment Academy located?
Empowerment Academy is located in the Evergreen Lawn neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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