Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dorothy I. Height Es ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy I. Height Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dorothy I. Height Es's student population of 424 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy I. Height Es ranks within the top 20% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy I. Height Es is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
39%
17%
Black
50%
65%
White
6%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy I. Height Es's ranking?
Dorothy I. Height Es is ranked #42 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Dorothy I. Height Es?
424 students attend Dorothy I. Height Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dorothy I. Height Es students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy I. Height Es?
Dorothy I. Height Es has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dorothy I. Height Es offer ?
Dorothy I. Height Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dorothy I. Height Es part of?
Dorothy I. Height Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Dorothy I. Height Es located?
Dorothy I. Height Es is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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