Empower Community School

Summary:

Empower Community School is a public charter elementary school in Bessemer, Alabama, serving 139 students in grades K-7. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with 85.61% of students identifying as African American.

Empower Community School faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below the state average across multiple subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.67% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42.16%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also below the state average, with only 53.33% of 3rd-grade students and 17.78% of 6th-grade students being proficient or better. Empower Community School ranks 606 out of 684 Alabama elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in the state.

When comparing Empower Community School to nearby schools, such as Lipscomb Elementary School, it becomes evident that the academic performance at Empower is significantly lower. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Empower Community School, with 64.03% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, is a significant factor that likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

 751A Academy Drive
       Bessemer, AL  35020


(205) 413-8600

District: Empower Community School

SchoolDigger Rank:
606th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.6%
Hispanic:
12.2%
White:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Compare Details Empower Community School ranks worse than 88.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Empower Community School ranks worse than 91.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.38. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Empower Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Empower Community School 606th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Empower Community School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Empower Community School 404th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Empower Community School in the ranking list.)

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Empower Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Empower Community School 127th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Empower Community School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.59 606th 684 11.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.03 597th 670 10.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.65 610th 650 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.23 563rd 655 14.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.88 374th 420 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Empower Community School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.38 404th 442 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 13.07 402nd 437 8.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 11.54 391st 426 8.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.27 416th 428 2.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Empower Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.64 245th 269 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Empower Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 3 119 0 17 0 0 0 0 139

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Empower Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 139 n/a n/a 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Empower Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 139 n/a n/a 64

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Empower Community School

Empower Community School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Alabama elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 139 students attended Empower Community School.

Students at Empower Community School are 86% African American, 12% Hispanic, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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