Community Academy Rand Technical (Closed 2013)

Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Academy Rand Technical 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 25-29% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
(11-12)
25-29%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community Academy Rand Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
35-39%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community Academy Rand Technical and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
26%
17%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Community Academy Rand Technical and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
73%
65%
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White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in DC.
0.40
This chart display the diversity score of Community Academy Rand Technical and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Community Academy Rand Technical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Community Academy PCS School District
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% DC state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% DC state average).
How many students attend Community Academy Rand Technical?
341 students attend Community Academy Rand Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Community Academy Rand Technical students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Academy Rand Technical?
Community Academy Rand Technical has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Academy Rand Technical offer ?
Community Academy Rand Technical offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Academy Rand Technical part of?
Community Academy Rand Technical is part of Community Academy PCS School District.

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