Explore Empower Charter School

Summary:

Explore Empower Charter School is an elementary school serving 430 students in grades K-8 in Brooklyn, New York. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 489 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Explore Empower Charter School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school outperformed the state average in ELA for grades 3, 7, and 8, as well as in Math for grades 3, 4, 7, and 8. This is a notable achievement, as the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 84.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Explore Empower Charter School has consistently ranked in the top half of New York elementary schools, with a ranking of 1364 out of 2439 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has also shown particularly strong performance among its African American and special education student subgroups.

Compared to nearby public schools like PS 398 Walter Weaver and PS 243 Weeksville School (The), Explore Empower Charter School's academic performance is notably stronger, outperforming these schools in both ELA and Math proficiency across multiple grade levels. Over the past several years, Explore Empower Charter School has shown a consistent trend of improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating to a 2-star rating, suggesting the school is making progress in addressing the needs of its student population. The school's higher per-student funding and lower student-teacher ratio may also contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 188 Rochester Ave
       Brooklyn, NY  11213-3102


(718) 771-2090

District: Explore Empower Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1364th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,890 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.6%
Hispanic:
10.7%
Asian:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Explore Empower Charter School ranks worse than 55.9% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Explore Empower Charter School ranks better than 57.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (85.6%), Hispanic (10.7%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Explore Empower Charter School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Explore Empower Charter School is $26,890.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Explore Empower Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Explore Empower Charter School 1364th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Explore Empower Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Explore Empower Charter School 635th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Explore Empower Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Explore Empower Charter School 489th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Explore Empower Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 43.73 1456th 2320 37.2%
2013 48.27 1169th 2325 49.7%
2014 26.47 1811th 2345 22.8%
2015 23.31 1854th 2352 21.2%
2016 23.55 1903rd 2366 19.6%
2017 26.24 1842nd 2386 22.8%
2018 36.37 1579th 2395 34.1%
2019 47.31 1229th 2413 49.1%
2021 31.40 1572nd 2201 28.6%
2022 34.44 1640th 2434 32.6%
2023 42.99 1364th 2439 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.61 797th 1941 58.9%
2019 63.54 388th 1859 79.1%
2022 40.35 1098th 2031 45.9%
2023 47.69 841st 2016 58.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.79 956th 2045 53.3%
2019 60.38 640th 2032 68.5%
2022 41.19 1186th 2099 43.5%
2023 41.78 1133rd 2041 44.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.75 341st 730 53.3%
2022 37.30 393rd 622 36.8%
2023 54.83 244th 637 61.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.08 1362nd 2338 41.7%
2019 48.02 1208th 2357 48.7%
2022 37.96 1521st 2401 36.7%
2023 50.70 1138th 2403 52.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 1657th 2340 29.2%
2019 47.05 1211th 2358 48.6%
2022 32.66 1674th 2400 30.3%
2023 37.80 1499th 2400 37.5%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.77 343rd 948 63.8%
2019 70.49 205th 891 77.0%
2022 58.05 330th 936 64.7%
2023 49.31 395th 857 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Explore Empower Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 34.74 939th 1407 33.3%
2016 42.72 806th 1429 43.6%
2017 36.81 920th 1455 36.8%
2018 43.57 803rd 1438 44.2%
2019 65.57 433rd 1439 69.9%
2021 32.27 868th 1242 30.1%
2022 45.98 770th 1479 47.9%
2023 54.34 635th 1500 57.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.66 464th 1170 60.3%
2019 62.37 235th 1139 79.4%
2022 53.85 405th 1283 68.4%
2023 60.79 339th 1307 74.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.28 574th 1245 53.9%
2019 74.48 243rd 1241 80.4%
2022 49.05 565th 1306 56.7%
2023 58.44 449th 1288 65.1%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.38 360th 457 21.2%
2022 44.18 254th 487 47.8%
2023 54.65 205th 543 62.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.64 802nd 1353 40.7%
2019 69.24 381st 1370 72.2%
2022 45.43 778th 1454 46.5%
2023 51.66 684th 1463 53.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.63 722nd 1352 46.6%
2019 59.02 483rd 1366 64.6%
2022 46.90 717th 1455 50.7%
2023 55.03 596th 1464 59.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Explore Empower Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.32 146th 663 78.0%
2019 76.84 110th 653 83.2%
2022 64.47 174th 706 75.4%
2023 67.98 173rd 696 75.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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 Explore Empower Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 2 148 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 156
2011 1 212 0 5 0 0 5 0 223
2012 2 288 0 9 0 0 0 0 299
2013 0 333 0 21 0 0 1 0 355
2014 2 380 3 23 2 0 1 0 411
2015 2 413 3 39 3 0 6 0 466
2016 4 451 3 44 4 0 3 0 509
2017 2 456 1 49 4 0 2 0 514
2018 4 455 5 50 5 0 3 0 522
2019 4 454 3 43 3 0 2 0 509
2020 2 430 3 53 3 0 2 0 493
2021 2 431 6 51 2 0 2 0 494
2022 0 396 5 47 4 0 6 0 458
2023 1 368 6 46 5 0 4 0 430

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 Explore Empower Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 156 n/a n/a 52.3
2011 223 21.0 10.6 75.3
2012 299 24.0 12.4 86.3
2013 355 30.0 11.8 85.9
2014 411 35.0 11.7 87.1
2015 466 40.0 11.6 90.8
2016 509 44.0 11.5 0
2017 514 47.7 10.7 85
2018 522 49.9 10.4 87.9
2019 509 53.9 9.4 82.9
2020 493 30.0 16.4 81.1
2021 494 42.0 11.7 75.7
2022 458 47.0 9.7 83.2
2023 430 43.5 9.8 84.7

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 Explore Empower Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 156 n/a n/a 52.3
2011 223 21.0 10.6 75.3
2012 299 24.0 12.4 86.3
2013 355 30.0 11.8 85.9
2014 411 35.0 11.7 87.1
2015 466 40.0 11.6 90.8
2016 509 44.0 11.5 0
2017 514 47.7 10.7 85
2018 522 49.9 10.4 87.9
2019 509 53.9 9.4 82.9
2020 493 30.0 16.4 81.1
2021 494 42.0 11.7 75.7
2022 458 47.0 9.7 83.2
2023 430 43.5 9.8 84.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Explore Empower Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $628 (3.2%) $18,798 (96.8%) $19,426
2020 $696 (3.5%) $19,089 (96.5%) $19,785
2021 $4,187 (20.4%) $16,322 (79.6%) $20,509
2022 $2,671 (11.7%) $20,231 (88.3%) $22,902
2023 $1,853 (6.9%) $25,037 (93.1%) $26,890

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Explore Empower Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1229th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1364th of 2439 Elementary schools
 5%
Ranks 433rd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 635th of 1500 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Explore Empower Charter School)4669
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Explore Empower Charter School)7887.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Explore Empower Charter School)3730.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Explore Empower Charter School)5755.8
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Explore Empower Charter School)2731.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Explore Empower Charter School)3037.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Explore Empower Charter School)4739.7
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Explore Empower Charter School)4631
 15%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Explore Empower Charter School)4958.6
 9.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Explore Empower Charter School)5155.7
 4.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Explore Empower Charter School)5563.2
 8.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Explore Empower Charter School)5762.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Explore Empower Charter School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509430
 15.5%
African American454368
 18.9%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic4346
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%84.7%
 1.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended Explore Empower Charter School.

Explore Empower Charter School ranks 1364th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Explore Empower Charter School are 86% African American, 11% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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