Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook ranks in the top 20% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook ranks within the top 20% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is 0.73, which is more 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
#40 out of 212 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)42%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
37%
17%
Black
24%
65%
White
26%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Mundo Verde is an Expeditionary Learning school and D.C.`s first school dedicated to both education for sustainability and Spanish-English biliteracy. Mundo Verde`s doors opened in August 2011, and currently offers preschool through fourth grade and will grow through fifth grade which will be added in 2016. Mundo Verde promotes selfdiscovery and critical thinking, encourages teamwork, builds character, and capitalizes on children`s innate spirit of adventure through handson, projectbased learning. Our social curriculum utilizes the responsive classroom approach, which is based on the premise that children learn best when they have both academic and social-emotional skills. We believe that all students benefit from the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom. The school`s focus on sustainability, health and wellness teaches that natural, social, and economic systems are linked and interdependent. The school is a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, was awarded the 2013 Mayor`s Sustainability Award, is an Ashoka Changemaker School, and a Flamboyan Foundation Family Engagement Partner School.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook's ranking?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is ranked #40 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook?
571 students attend Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook offer ?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook part of?
Mundo Verde Bilingual Pcs - J.f. Cook is part of Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS School District.
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