Empowerment Academy

Summary:

Empowerment Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 305 students in grades PK-8 in Baltimore, Maryland, a district ranked 24th out of 25 in the state with a 0-star rating. The school has a predominantly African American student population (98.03%), significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 82.44% to 99.59% African American students.

Academically, Empowerment Academy struggles, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (9.5%) and English Language Arts (36.3%) below the Baltimore City Public Schools district (10.2% and 27.7%) and the state of Maryland (24.1% and 48.4%) averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite relatively high spending per student, ranging from $15,570 to $18,845, the school's performance has not improved, suggesting the need for more effective instructional strategies and resource allocation.

While Empowerment Academy faces significant challenges, some nearby schools, such as Matthew A. Henson Elementary and New Song Academy, have shown slightly better academic outcomes in certain grade levels and subject areas. Analyzing the practices and strategies employed by these relatively higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for Empowerment Academy to improve its own performance and better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 851 Braddish Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21216


(443) 984-2381

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,186 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  305

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.0%
Hispanic:
0.7%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Compare Details Empowerment Academy ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 19th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Empowerment Academy ranks worse than 58.5% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98%), Hispanic (0.7%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Empowerment Academy is 12.7, which is the 14th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Empowerment Academy is $21,186. 67 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Empowerment Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Empowerment Academy 192nd of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Empowerment Academy in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Empowerment Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Empowerment Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.57 123rd 804 84.7%
2007 74.52 192nd 818 76.5%
2008 57.74 413th 838 50.7%
2009 63.89 341st 850 59.9%
2010 74.25 215th 855 74.9%
2011 69.30 252nd 853 70.5%
2012 63.76 345th 857 59.7%
2013 66.01 292nd 847 65.5%
2014 64.62 346th 867 60.1%
2015 35.85 517th 859 39.8%
2016 10.49 784th 845 7.2%
2017 15.90 717th 847 15.3%
2018 21.68 655th 857 23.6%
2019 30.44 542nd 853 36.5%
2022 24.21 640th 862 25.8%
2023 25.10 594th 855 30.5%
2024 28.35 550th 859 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Empowerment Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.25 791st 796 0.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Empowerment Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Empowerment Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 77.47 68th 301 77.4%
2010 78.47 65th 324 79.9%
2011 79.92 58th 309 81.2%
2012 74.10 87th 314 72.3%
2013 70.90 99th 316 68.7%
2014 76.89 83rd 339 75.5%
2015 31.00 213th 315 32.4%
2016 20.92 246th 314 21.7%
2017 42.56 179th 317 43.5%
2018 40.71 186th 328 43.3%
2019 31.63 205th 316 35.1%
2022 26.78 243rd 333 27.0%
2023 18.44 267th 322 17.1%
2024 32.55 192nd 328 41.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Empowerment Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.75 155th 273 43.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Empowerment Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.79 230th 288 20.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland 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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Open Quote The teachers are not experienced enough to offer a variety of learning experiences. Also, there are only a handful of teachers (4) for the entire middle school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Empowerment Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 0 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2005 0 127 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2006 0 150 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 0 166 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2008 0 191 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 0 216 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 0 237 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2011 0 238 0 0 0 0 0 0 238
2012 0 239 0 0 0 0 0 0 239
2013 0 234 0 2 0 0 0 0 236
2014 0 255 0 3 0 0 0 0 258
2015 0 271 0 3 0 0 0 0 274
2016 0 285 0 3 0 0 0 0 288
2017 0 257 2 3 1 0 0 0 263
2018 0 246 2 4 0 0 0 0 252
2019 0 253 0 2 0 0 0 0 255
2020 0 260 0 3 0 0 0 0 263
2021 0 284 0 3 0 0 0 0 287
2022 1 290 0 3 0 0 2 0 296
2023 1 299 1 2 0 0 2 0 305

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

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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 Empowerment Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 79 8.0 9.9 75.9
2005 127 8.0 15.9 77.2
2006 150 10.0 15.0 76
2007 166 12.0 13.8 80.7
2008 191 12.5 15.3 69.6
2009 216 16.0 13.5 66.7
2010 237 17.5 13.5 76.4
2011 238 19.5 12.1 76.1
2012 239 17.0 14.0 76.6
2013 236 18.0 13.1 81.8
2014 258 19.5 13.2 73.6
2015 274 20.0 13.7 71.2
2016 288 21.0 13.7 73.3
2017 263 19.5 13.4 100
2018 252 18.0 14.0 100
2019 255 18.0 14.1 100
2020 263 19.0 13.8 49.4
2021 287 20.0 14.3 64.8
2022 296 22.0 13.4 72.3
2023 305 24.0 12.7 73.4

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 Empowerment Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 79 8.0 9.9 75.9
2005 127 8.0 15.9 77.2
2006 150 10.0 15.0 76
2007 166 12.0 13.8 80.7
2008 191 12.5 15.3 69.6
2009 216 16.0 13.5 66.7
2010 237 17.5 13.5 76.4
2011 238 19.5 12.1 76.1
2012 239 17.0 14.0 76.6
2013 236 18.0 13.1 81.8
2014 258 19.5 13.2 73.6
2015 274 20.0 13.7 71.2
2016 288 21.0 13.7 73.3
2017 263 19.5 13.4 100
2018 252 18.0 14.0 100
2019 255 18.0 14.1 100
2020 263 19.0 13.8 49.4
2021 287 20.0 14.3 64.8
2022 296 22.0 13.4 72.3
2023 305 24.0 12.7 73.4

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 Empowerment Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,228 (13.8%) $13,967 (86.2%) $16,196
2020 $1,913 (12.3%) $13,658 (87.7%) $15,570
2021 $2,427 (12.9%) $16,418 (87.1%) $18,845
2022 $5,073 (26.1%) $14,331 (73.9%) $19,404
2023 $1,002 (4.7%) $20,184 (95.3%) $21,186

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Empowerment Academy

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 542nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 594th of 855 Elementary schools
 5.9%
Ranks 205th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 267th of 322 Middle schools
 18%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students255305
 19.6%
African American253299
 18.2%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White01
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%73.4%
 26.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Empowerment Academy

Students at Empowerment Academy are 98% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 305 students attended Empowerment Academy.

Empowerment Academy ranks 550th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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