For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 542 students in DC Scholars PCS School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
Public School in DC Scholars PCS School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the District Of Columbia public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the District Of Columbia public school average of 87% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DC)
# Schools
1 School
241 Schools
# Students
542 Students
88,177 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
7,740 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
DC Scholars PCS School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 51 school districts in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
Overall District Rank
#34 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,299 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
15,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
17%
# Black Students
522 Students
57,438 Students
% Black Students
96%
65%
# White Students
n/a
11,645 Students
% White Students
n/a
13%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
46 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
2,743 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
11,212
# Students in K Grade:
68
7,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
6,942
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
6,659
# Students in 3rd Grade:
52
6,497
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
6,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
6,175
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
5,739
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
5,677
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
5,560
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
7,121
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
4,879
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
4,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
3,660
# Ungraded Students:
-
238
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,703 in this school district is less than the state median of $32,689. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,768 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,703
$32,689
Spending / Student
$22,768
$32,577
Best DC Scholars PCS School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dc Scholars Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5601 East Capitol Street Se
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 559-6138
Grades: PK-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DC Scholars PCS School District?
DC Scholars PCS School District manages 1 public schools serving 542 students.
What is the rank of DC Scholars PCS School District?
DC Scholars PCS School District is ranked #33 out of 51 school districts in District Of Columbia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in DC Scholars PCS School District?
96% of DC Scholars PCS School District students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DC Scholars PCS School District?
DC Scholars PCS School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What is DC Scholars PCS School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,768 is less than the state median of $32,577. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
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