Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshall Elementary School 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 30-39% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
Black
94%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% DC state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% DC state average).
How many students attend Marshall Elementary School?
158 students attend Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Marshall Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marshall Elementary School?
Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Marshall Elementary School part of?
Marshall Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
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