Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shining Stars Montessori 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 is ≤10% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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-6
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs's student population of 245 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs 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 Shining Stars Montessori Pcs is 0.51, 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
#157 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
17%
Black
67%
65%
White
12%
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
12%
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 Shining Stars Montessori Pcs's ranking?
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs is ranked #157 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Shining Stars Montessori Pcs often compared to?
Shining Stars Montessori Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook, Langley Es by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Shining Stars Montessori Pcs?
245 students attend Shining Stars Montessori Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Shining Stars Montessori Pcs students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shining Stars Montessori Pcs?
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shining Stars Montessori Pcs offer ?
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Shining Stars Montessori Pcs part of?
Shining Stars Montessori Pcs is part of Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS School District.
School Calendar
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SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 16, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 18, 2024 (Thursday)
SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 19, 2024 (Friday)
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