Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Democracy Prep Congress Heights 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% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#206 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%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
17%
Black
99%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
48%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Democracy Preparatory Congress Heights Public Charter School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs's ranking?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs is ranked #206 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% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs?
759 students attend Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs offer ?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs part of?
Democracy Prep Congress Heights Pcs is part of Democracy Preparatory Congress Heights Public Charter School District.
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