6.5 avg / 10

Empower Community School School District

School District · Bessemer, Alabama

Last updated: July 2026

Students: 302

Teachers (FTE): 11

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

302

Student-Teacher Ratio

27.5:1

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

1 elem

Enrollment

302

Student-Teacher Ratio

27.5:1

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District size

302 students

Smaller than Alabama median

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About Empower Community School

Empower Community School is a Bessemer, Alabama school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 302 students with a student-teacher ratio of 27.5:1.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Empower Community School demonstrates solid academic performance.

In standardized testing, Empower Community School students show an average ELA proficiency of 77.1.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

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District Average Test Scores

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ELA Proficiency 77.1%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Empower Community School with test data.

Schools in Empower Community School

1 schools

Elementary Schools 1

Empower Community School

302 6.5

District Details

State: Alabama
City: Bessemer
Total Enrollment: 302
Teachers (FTE): 11
Child Poverty Rate: 0.2%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Empower Community School?

Empower Community School has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Empower Community School?

The average composite rating for Empower Community School is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Empower Community School?

Per-pupil spending data for Empower Community School is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Empower Community School?

The average student-teacher ratio in Empower Community School is 27.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Empower Community School?

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What are the test scores in Empower Community School?

The average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency across schools in Empower Community School is 77.1%. This represents the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.5/10
ELA Proficiency: 77.1%

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