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#677 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 50% in state
Based on limited data
Empower Community School
Elementary School · Empower Community School · Bessemer, AL
A charter elementary school in Bessemer, AL where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
751A Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL 35020
- Reading 77% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Empower Community School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Empower Community School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bessemer), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,247
Median home value
$90,900
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westhills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Dunnams Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Jonesboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 119 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Empower Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Empower Community School is listed in Empower Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Empower Community School
Empower Community School is a public elementary school in Bessemer, AL, part of Empower Community School, serving approximately 302 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 27.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Empower Community School
What grades does Empower Community School serve?
Empower Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Empower Community School?
Empower Community School has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empower Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Empower Community School is 27.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Empower Community School rank in AL?
Empower Community School ranks #677 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Empower Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Empower Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Empower Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Empower Community School has 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Empower Community School a charter school?
Yes, Empower Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Empower Community School a Title I school?
No, Empower Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empower Community School?
83.4% of students at Empower Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (205) 413-8600
- Area population (ZIP 35020)
- 25,308
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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