Summary:
Empower Community School is the sole public charter school serving grades K-7 in Bessemer, Alabama, with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science falling well below the state averages.
Empower Community School has a predominantly African American student population (85.61%), with a sizable Hispanic enrollment (12.23%) and a small percentage of White students (2.16%). The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 64.03% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These demographic factors may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, which are particularly pronounced in mathematics, where proficiency rates range from just 6.67% in 3rd grade to 0% in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, compared to the state average of 42.16%.
According to the SchoolDigger data, Empower Community School ranks 606 out of 684 Alabama elementary schools and is rated 1 out of 5 stars. The school's low academic performance across multiple grade levels and subject areas suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes, such as professional development for teachers, implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies, and additional resources and support for students.
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