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Explore Empower Charter School

Grades: K-8
188 Rochester Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11213
Phone: 718-771-2090

Our Insights

This is a charter school. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.

Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.

To enroll in this school, you must participate in a lottery that is separate from the DOE school enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page.

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
81%
78% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
81%
79% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
3%
1% Citywide Average

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
85%
83% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
2.3

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
56%
53% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
40%
50% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
50%
52% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
54%
57% Citywide Average

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
91%
91% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
449
Asian
1%
Black
82%
Hispanic
11%
White
1%
Other
5%
Free or reduced priced lunch
86%
Students with disabilities
24%
English language learners
6%

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
92%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
27%
35% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
33%
27% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
8%
21% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
17% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
0%
12% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Crown Heights (District 17)
Trains: 3 Line, 4 Line to Crown Heights-Utica Ave; A Line, C Line to Utica Ave
Buses: B14, B15, B17, B25, B45, B46, B46-SBS, B65

Contact

Principal
Awo Busumsi

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with PS/MS 394
Metal detectors?
No

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