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Explore Empower Charter School
Elementary School · Explore Empower Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
188 ROCHESTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11213
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Explore Empower Charter School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2013, reaching 36% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,040
Median home value
$1,184,400
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS 394Enrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| PS 335 Granville T WoodsEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| PS 191 Paul RobesonEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| New Bridges ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 441 | 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.
Explore Empower Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,953NCES 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.
Explore Empower Charter School is listed in EXPLORE EMPOWER CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Explore Empower Charter School
Explore Empower Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Explore Empower Charter School, serving approximately 441 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,633 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Explore Empower Charter School
What grades does Explore Empower Charter School serve?
Explore Empower Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Explore Empower Charter School?
Explore Empower Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Empower Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Empower Charter School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Explore Empower Charter School rank in NY?
Explore Empower Charter School ranks #2,633 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Explore Empower Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Explore Empower Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Explore Empower Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Explore Empower Charter School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Explore Empower Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Explore Empower Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Explore Empower Charter School a Title I school?
No, Explore Empower Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Explore Empower Charter School?
86.4% of students at Explore Empower Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (718) 771-2090
- Area population (ZIP 11213)
- 69,630
- Area average commute
- 43.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 11213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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