Serving 379 students in grades 5-8, Kipp Dc - Key Pcs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs's student population of 379 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs ranks within the top 30% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Dc - Key Pcs is 0.06, which is less 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
#63 out of 212 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
17%
Black
97%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
45%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Dc - Key Pcs's ranking?
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs is ranked #63 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Kipp Dc - Key Pcs often compared to?
Kipp Dc - Key Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Thomson Es, Kipp Dc - Northeast Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Kipp Dc - Key Pcs?
379 students attend Kipp Dc - Key Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Kipp Dc - Key Pcs students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Dc - Key Pcs?
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kipp Dc - Key Pcs offer ?
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Kipp Dc - Key Pcs part of?
Kipp Dc - Key Pcs is part of KIPP DC PCS School District.
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