Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School vs Empowerment Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in New Jersey, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School
Garfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,276 students
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,272 students
| Measure | Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School Garfield, New Jersey | Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 1,276 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 46% |
| city | Garfield | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 61.8%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is the larger school with 1,276 students compared with 1,272.
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 Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School 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 Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School and Empowerment Academy Charter School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Garfield and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School: 1,276. Empowerment Academy Charter School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School and Empowerment Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Bergen Arts and Sciences Charter School is unranked and Empowerment Academy Charter School is unranked among other schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).