Summary:
Empower Community School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-7 in the Empower Community School district in Bessemer, Alabama. With a total enrollment of 139 students, the school has a predominantly African American student population (85.61%) and a high percentage of students (64.03%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Academically, Empower Community School is struggling, with proficiency rates well below the state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade math, only 6.67% of Empower Community School students were proficient, compared to 42.16% statewide. The school ranks 606 out of 684 elementary schools in Alabama and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting it is performing poorly compared to other schools in the state.
The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low academic performance indicate that Empower Community School may need significant interventions and support to improve student learning and better serve its community. Addressing equity and access issues, as well as implementing effective academic strategies, will be crucial for the school to achieve better outcomes for its students.
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