Dr. Paul Rafalides School vs Empowerment Academy Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 368 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Paul Rafalides School
Jersey City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
318 students
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Jersey City · Charter other · Grades K–10
1,272 students
| Measure | Dr. Paul Rafalides School Jersey City, New Jersey | Empowerment Academy Charter School Jersey City, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #903 of 1,479 | – |
| National rank | #18519 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–10 |
| Students | 318 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| city | Jersey City | Jersey City |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 76.4%).
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.1).
- •Empowerment Academy Charter School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 318.
- •Dr. Paul Rafalides School 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 Dr. Paul Rafalides 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 Dr. Paul Rafalides School and Empowerment Academy Charter School?
About 368 m in a straight line, between Jersey City and Jersey City in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School: 318. Empowerment Academy Charter School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Paul Rafalides School and Empowerment Academy Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Paul Rafalides School is 903rd of 1,479 and Empowerment Academy Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).