Explore Empower Charter School District

188 Rochester Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213-3102
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 441 students in Explore Empower Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in Explore Empower Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,818 Schools
# Students
441 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Explore Empower Charter School District, which is ranked #747 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#736 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
46%
43%
49%
40-44%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.72
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
83%
16%
% White
1%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The school district's spending/student of $23,025 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Spending
$10 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$23,025
$32,183

Best Explore Empower Charter School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Explore Empower Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Rochester Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 771-2090
Grades: K-8
| 441 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Explore Empower Charter School District?
Explore Empower Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 441 students.
What is the rank of Explore Empower Charter School District?
Explore Empower Charter School District is ranked #747 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Explore Empower Charter School District?
83% of Explore Empower Charter School District students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Explore Empower Charter School District?
Explore Empower Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Explore Empower Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,025 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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