Top Rankings
Empowerment Academy Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,181 students in Empowerment Academy Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public School in Empowerment Academy Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
1 School
2,569 Schools
# Students
1,181 Students
1,360,135 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
116,529 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Empowerment Academy Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#458 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
18%
11%
% Hispanic
24%
34%
% Black
40%
14%
% White
14%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,884 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,940. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,221 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,884
$26,940
Spending / Student
$10,221
$25,837
Best Empowerment Academy Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ege Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 630-4798
Gr: K-9 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Empowerment Academy Charter School District?
Empowerment Academy Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,181 students.
What is the rank of Empowerment Academy Charter School District?
Empowerment Academy Charter School District is ranked #458 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Empowerment Academy Charter School District?
40% of Empowerment Academy Charter School District students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Empowerment Academy Charter School District?
Empowerment Academy Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Empowerment Academy Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,221 is less than the state median of $25,837. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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