Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs ranks in the top 50% 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 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs's student population of 340 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs ranks within the top 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs is 0.44, 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
#102 out of 212 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
17%
Black
73%
65%
White
5%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs's ranking?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs is ranked #102 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs often compared to?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Janney Es, Washington Latin Pcs - MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs?
340 students attend Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs offer ?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs part of?
Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Pcs is part of Mary Mcleod Bethune Day Academy PCS School District.
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