Academy I vs Empowerment Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 728 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy I
Jersey City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
415 students
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,272 students
| Measure | Academy I Jersey City, New Jersey | Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #160 of 440 | – |
| National rank | #1372 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 415 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 46% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy I does better on math proficiency (82% vs 46%).
- •Academy I does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 62%).
- •Academy I does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 53.9%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 415.
- •Academy I is a public school while Empowerment Academy Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy I better than Empowerment Academy Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy I and Empowerment Academy Charter School?
About 728 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy I: 415. Empowerment Academy Charter School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy I and Empowerment Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Academy I is 160th of 440 and Empowerment Academy Charter School is unranked among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).