Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ideal Academy Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
17%
Black
93%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ideal Academy Public Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ideal Academy Pcs's ranking?
Ideal Academy Pcs is ranked #200 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Ideal Academy Pcs?
250 students attend Ideal Academy Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ideal Academy Pcs students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ideal Academy Pcs?
Ideal Academy Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ideal Academy Pcs offer ?
Ideal Academy Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ideal Academy Pcs part of?
Ideal Academy Pcs is part of Ideal Academy Public Charter School District.
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