Below Average
#7914 of 9,539 schools in CA
Empower Language Academy
Elementary School · Empower Language Academy District · San Diego, CA
A charter elementary school in San Diego, CA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6484 Linda Vista Rd., San Diego, CA 92111
- Math 24% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Empower Language Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Empower Language Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$95,081
Median home value
$754,300
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92111; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Carson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Longfellow K-8Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Fletcher ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 142 | 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.
Empower Language Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Empower Language Academy is listed in Empower Language Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Empower Language Academy
Empower Language Academy is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Empower Language Academy District, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,914 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Empower Language Academy
What grades does Empower Language Academy serve?
Empower Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Empower Language Academy?
Empower Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empower Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Empower Language Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Empower Language Academy rank in CA?
Empower Language Academy ranks #7,914 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Empower Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Empower Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Empower Language Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Empower Language Academy a charter school?
Yes, Empower Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Empower Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Empower Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empower Language Academy?
53.1% of students at Empower Language Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (858) 292-1304
- Area population (ZIP 92111)
- 45,888
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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 92111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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