Perry Street Preparatory Pcs

1800 Perry Street Ne
Washington, DC 20018
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Perry Street Preparatory 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 10-14% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in DC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry Street Preparatory Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Perry Street Preparatory Pcs's student population of 447 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
447 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry Street Preparatory 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 Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is 0.25, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DC)
#118 out of 212 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
10-14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
30-34%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
11%
17%
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Black
86%
65%
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White
1%
13%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
This chart display the diversity score of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs and the public school average diversity score of District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Perry Street Preparatory Pcs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Perry Street Preparatory Pcs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in District Of Columbia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs's ranking?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is ranked #118 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Perry Street Preparatory Pcs often compared to?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Inspired Teaching Demonstration Pcs, Friendship Pcs - Woodridge International Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
447 students attend Perry Street Preparatory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry Street Preparatory Pcs?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry Street Preparatory Pcs offer ?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Perry Street Preparatory Pcs part of?
Perry Street Preparatory Pcs is part of Perry Street Preparatory PCS School District.

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No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 15, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

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