Empower College Prep

Summary:

Empower College Prep is a public charter elementary school serving 673 students in grades K-8 in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 79.79% of students identifying as Hispanic.

Empower College Prep has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 674 and 812 out of over 1,200 schools in recent years. The school has received a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Empower College Prep's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 22% to 30%, compared to the state average of 35% to 46%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 13% to 34%, compared to the state average of 28% to 43%. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.6% to 5.8%, which is higher than the state average.

Nearby schools, such as Imagine Camelback Elementary, Alhambra Traditional School, and Solano School, generally outperform Empower College Prep in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. For example, Alhambra Traditional School, located less than a mile away, consistently ranks in the top 10% of Arizona elementary schools and has significantly higher proficiency rates across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2411 W Colter St
       Phoenix, AZ  85015-2716


(602) 283-5720

District: Empower College Prep

SchoolDigger Rank:
679th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,104 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.6%
African American:
13.6%
White:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.9% Help


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Compare Details Empower College Prep ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.39. (See more...)
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Compare Details Empower College Prep ranks worse than 85.6% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.1. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (77.6%), African American (13.6%), White (4.9%). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empower College Prep is $13,104.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Empower College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Empower College Prep 679th of 912 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Empower College Prep in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Empower College Prep 471st of 550 Arizona public middle schools. (See Empower College Prep in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Empower College Prep 258th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Empower College Prep

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 22.40 729th 955 23.7%
2016 20.04 884th 1079 18.1%
2017 14.83 986th 1106 10.8%
2018 14.99 992nd 1109 10.6%
2019 27.74 713th 1039 31.4%
2021 29.36 802nd 1226 34.6%
2023 30.44 812th 1245 34.8%
2024 21.39 679th 912 25.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.28 633rd 1027 38.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.29 144th 155 7.1%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 34.72 242nd 451 46.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.58 461st 1201 61.6%
2023 30.34 588th 820 28.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 728th 820 11.2%
2023 40.43 640th 1116 42.7%
2024 33.04 362nd 556 34.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.74 351st 423 17.0%
2023 62.49 36th 102 64.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.29 926th 1023 9.5%
2019 46.28 428th 862 50.3%
2021 33.58 754th 1219 38.1%
2023 31.05 789th 1219 35.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.26 954th 1032 7.6%
2019 32.11 541st 850 36.4%
2021 26.85 862nd 1220 29.3%
2023 27.95 853rd 1216 29.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.77 236th 620 61.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.83 447th 895 50.1%
2023 52.03 269th 607 55.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.11 849th 911 6.8%
2019 40.35 399th 709 43.7%
2021 33.30 762nd 1198 36.4%
2023 33.11 776th 1170 33.7%
2024 20.72 391st 486 19.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.67 510th 654 22.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.98 769th 1161 33.8%
2023 38.21 633rd 1024 38.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Empower College Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 28.00 355th 521 31.9%
2016 27.46 483rd 677 28.7%
2017 27.92 477th 695 31.4%
2018 19.98 573rd 711 19.4%
2021 28.35 563rd 832 32.3%
2022 15.59 523rd 605 13.6%
2023 19.14 703rd 854 17.7%
2024 16.10 471st 550 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.79 594th 650 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.58 150th 606 75.2%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.34 392nd 789 50.3%
2023 30.21 247th 363 32.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.14 382nd 503 24.1%
2022 33.95 232nd 369 37.1%
2023 23.76 566th 717 21.1%
2024 21.70 248th 320 22.5%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.94 231st 257 10.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.47 480th 624 23.1%
2021 24.99 625th 820 23.8%
2023 23.21 615th 806 23.7%
2024 17.32 314th 386 18.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.68 525th 617 14.9%
2021 33.59 493rd 818 39.7%
2023 15.33 733rd 810 9.5%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.28 62nd 404 84.7%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.69 397th 573 30.7%
2023 22.91 320th 400 20.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.88 425th 543 21.7%
2021 34.99 492nd 802 38.7%
2023 20.95 634th 760 16.6%
2024 16.85 285th 329 13.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Empower College Prep

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.61 360th 780 53.8%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona 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 College Prep

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 4 6 3 54 5 1 2 0 75
2014 8 18 2 147 7 1 1 0 184
2015 21 32 0 305 18 0 1 0 377
2016 25 38 0 421 15 0 4 0 503
2017 14 46 1 472 4 0 2 0 539
2018 11 33 3 302 1 0 1 0 351
2019 7 39 6 192 4 0 1 0 249
2020 7 49 8 330 8 0 10 0 412
2021 11 55 10 453 8 0 9 0 546
2022 14 69 12 498 9 0 9 0 611
2023 28 85 8 537 8 1 6 0 673
2024 33 92 8 526 9 1 9 0 678

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 College Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 75 n/a n/a 96
2014 184 n/a n/a 95.1
2015 377 n/a n/a 69.2
2016 503 n/a n/a 95.4
2017 539 n/a n/a 97.8
2018 351 n/a n/a 93.7
2019 249 n/a n/a 93.6
2020 412 n/a n/a 88.8
2021 546 n/a n/a n/a
2022 611 n/a n/a 43.7
2023 673 n/a n/a 89.9
2024 678 n/a n/a n/a

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 College Prep

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 75 n/a n/a 96
2014 184 n/a n/a 95.1
2015 377 n/a n/a 69.2
2016 503 n/a n/a 95.4
2017 539 n/a n/a 97.8
2018 351 n/a n/a 93.7
2019 249 n/a n/a 93.6
2020 412 n/a n/a 88.8
2021 546 n/a n/a n/a
2022 611 n/a n/a 43.7
2023 673 n/a n/a 89.9
2024 678 n/a n/a n/a

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Empower College Prep

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,680 (14.4%) $1,016 (8.7%) $4,375 (37.4%) $5,109 (43.7%) $3,885 (33.2%) $8,994 (76.9%) $11,689
2020 $00 (0.0%) n/a n/a $7,763 (72.3%) $2,968 (27.7%) $10,730 (100.0%) $10,730
2021 $1,428 (12.3%) $1,611 (13.9%) $4,466 (38.5%) $5,602 (48.3%) $2,958 (25.5%) $8,560 (73.8%) $11,598
2022 $3,058 (23.3%) $1,932 (14.7%) $8,048 (61.4%) $5,395 (41.2%) $2,718 (20.7%) $8,114 (61.9%) $13,104

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Empower College Prep

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 713th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 812th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students249673
 170.3%
African American3985
 117.9%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic192537
 179.7%
Pacific Islander01
White728
 300%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%89.9%
 3.7%


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Empower College Prep ranks 679th of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Empower College Prep are 78% Hispanic, 14% African American, 5% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 678 students attended Empower College Prep.


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

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