Explore Charter School - Empower Upper School

Explore Charter School is a public, charter school located in Brooklyn, NY.

Fostering empowered learners at Explore Empower Charter School in Weeksville

The student population of Explore Charter School is 542.

The student population is made up of 54% female students and 46% male students.

The school enrolls 79% economically disadvantaged students.

The student-teacher ratio is 11:1, which is better than that of the district.

Explore Charter School - Empower Upper School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

188 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Crown Heights Neighborhood

458 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Charter School Leader - Ms. Christina Cotter

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
65%

Reading Proficiency
62%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

62%

Math Proficiency

65%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 37	Full Time Teachers 37
Teachers in First or Second Year 27.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

245:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.6%	Male 48.4%
Economically disadvantaged 89.6%	Black 80.2%
Female 51.6%	Male 48.4%
Hispanic 13%	Limited English proficient 5.2%
Native American 3.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1.6%
White <1%	Two or more races <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 student

8/24/2024

This school is amazing and I highly recommend this school

5.0 parent

5/24/2024

My child has been attending this school since kindergarten, and I can say that they have been very supportive, both academically and socio-emotional development, as he thrives as a scholar. The administrative staff and teachers are very welcoming and offer an array of supports, whatever the need may...

2.0 student

1/19/2024

I dont like the school and the kids+teachers.

5.0 other

12/8/2022

Empower is a great place to work, and the teachers and staff really love the students. They work hard to make sure kids are cared for.

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Crown Heights

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List Price Range

$334K - $6.2M

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Average Home Value

$1,121,181

Median Lot Size

1,742 Sq Ft

% Renters

87%

Average Household Income

$86,411

% of College Grads

39.4%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,955 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

89.0%

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Urban Dove Team Charter School IV

9th to 12th
Charter

C+

Brooklyn Ascend Charter School

K to 12th
Charter

C+

Boys and Girls High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Stroud Playground

Basketball
Playground

South Pacific Playground

Basketball
Playground

Brower Park

Basketball
Dog Park
Picnic Area

Lincoln Terrace Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Prospect Park

Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area

Woods Playground

Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground

Dr. Ronald McNair Park

Trails

St. John's Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer

Dodger Playground

Playground

New York Kings County Brooklyn 11213 Crown Heights

Explore Charter School - Empower Upper School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 188 Rochester Ave in Brooklyn, NY. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 458 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Explore Charter School - Empower Upper School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,121,181. Discover additional schools in the area, like Urban Dove Team Charter School IV, Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, Boys and Girls High School, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Explore Charter School - Empower Upper School.

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