Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's student population of 238 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill ranks within the bottom 50% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is 0.19, 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
#137 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
17%
Black
90%
65%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
51%
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 Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill's ranking?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is ranked #137 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill often compared to?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hillis often viewed alongside schools like Payne Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
238 students attend Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offer ?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill part of?
Center City Pcs - Capitol Hill is part of Center City PCS School District.
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