Empowerment Academy serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Empowerment Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Empowerment Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Empowerment Academy's student population of 287 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Empowerment Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Empowerment Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1113 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
99%
34%
White
n/a
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empowerment Academy's ranking?
Empowerment Academy is ranked #1113 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Empowerment Academy?
287 students attend Empowerment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Empowerment Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empowerment Academy?
Empowerment Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Empowerment Academy offer ?
Empowerment Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Empowerment Academy part of?
Empowerment Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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